Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, .36 caliber, 7-1/2" barrel, percussion, aged patina, used, with holster, by Pietta

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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver,
.36 caliber, 7-1/2" barrel,
percussion, aged patina,
used, with holster, by Pietta

Part Number:	AAU-721
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This revolver has a well used appearance with a gray brown patina. The cylinder has been fitted with new nipples for No. 11 percussion caps. Known as the Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, the term "Navy" indicates that it is .36 caliber. In all actuality, the U. S. Army bought more of the 1851 Navy Model revolvers than the U. S. Navy purchased. Unlike less costly revolvers made with a brass frame, this revolver has the rugged steel frame, and will handle full loads for years.

The .36 caliber barrel does not have any markings on the barrel. Our top view shows the 7-1/2" blued octagon barrel, which is unmarked. A pointed brass bead front sight is mounted near the muzzle. A notch in the hammer, serves as a rear sight. The notch in the hammer is small, for those who prefer a fine sight picture. Most modern target shooters prefer a larger notch. If you elect to enlarge the sight notch in the hammer, we recommend using our Swiss Pattern Needle Files, #FILE-SET-NEEDLE. One of these files has the perfect geometry to enlarge the notch. Go slowly, since the only other sight adjustment possibility is to shorten, or replace the bead front sight. Any gunsmith who replaces shotgun bead sights can easily do this, if you require a larger or taller front sight. We have an original 1851 Navy revolver in our collection, probably owned by a serious shooter, who reshaped the rear sight notch exactly as we described above. Our bottom view shows the loading lever, wedge key, and the brass triggerguard and grip strap. The frame is color case hardened steel, which has faded to muted tones, and the triggerguard is polished brass with a well aged patina. The walnut grips are finished reddish brown. The cylinder is factory roll engraved with a Naval battle scene, as found on the original Colt 1851 Navy revolver.

The bore is rifled, with seven equal lands and grooves with a fast twist. The bore does have some scattered speckling. The action is crisp, and the cylinder locks very tight. Trigger release is smooth and as light as the factory dares to make it. Disassembly for cleaning is easy. Drive the wedge key out of the barrel, using our brass wedge key punch. Slide off the barrel, and cylinder. Wipe down the frame and grip, but avoid disassembly. It is wise to completely strip and clean the action about once per year, using a well fitted screwdriver made to fit the small screws. Remove the nipples with our #NW-140 nipple wrench, and wash the barrel, nipples, and cylinder with a bottle brush, in hot soapy water. Dry the parts with a cloth, or rinse them in boiling water, and apply oil. Apply a touch of Birchwood Casey's Choke Tube Lubricant to the threads of the nipples, before re-installing them. This anti-seize will prevent the nipples from becoming stuck, a real problem with neglected revolvers.

The revolver includes a hand made flap holster designed for left hand wear. This 1851 Colt Navy percussion revolver is used with a gray brown patina. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.

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Nipple, 6-.75mm metric thread, .319" long cone for most FAP - Pietta Remington, Pietta Colt, Pietta Le Mat replica revolvers, fits Pietta 1873 Colt Percussion, #11 CCI cap, hardened steel

Cone length: 0.319"
Thread journal length: 0.225"
Overall length: 0.544"
Diameter of base: 0.307"

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Nipple, 6-.75mm metric thread, .319" long cone for most FAP - Pietta Remington, Pietta Colt, Pietta Le Mat replica revolvers, fits Pietta 1873 Colt Percussion, #11 CCI cap, stainless steel

Cone length: 0.319"
Thread journal length: 0.225"
Overall length: 0.544"
Diameter of base: 0.307"

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