Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Matching Serial 140902 Flags & Signs so it wasn't until 1873

so it wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver

All three items are in fantastic condition and would make great additions to any Airborne Division-related collections

1944On 14 August 1944

The face of the envelope reads:

Year of Manufacture: 1871 - converted later possibly

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Matching Serial 140902 Flags & Signs so it wasn't until 1873Original Item: Only One Available. The Colt Navy Model 1851 Percussion Revolver in . 36 caliber was widely used by both sides in the U. S. Civil War. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber (i. e., . 36 cal), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model, but the designation Navy quickly took over. It remained