Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Wartime Production Made in 1863 - Serial No. 133458 French Machine Guns relieved by a wreath of

relieved by a wreath of laurel and oak

which has flaked away over the years from the scabbard and the fittings

as a memento of his courage & devotion

We can see some areas where both the butt and fore stocks were personalized

It looks to be partly made from Cherry wood

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Wartime Production Made in 1863 - Serial No. 133458 French Machine Guns relieved by a wreath ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful original Civil War production Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, manufactured in 1863 at the height of the American Civil War. One of Samuel Colts most successful and historically important designs, the Model 1851 Navy became one of the iconic handguns of the 19th century and saw extensive use with soldiers, officers, sailors, lawmen, and civilians. Officially known by Colt as the Revolving