Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Made in 1853 - Matching Serial No 27023 NATION Although enlisted personnel were issued

Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive

The fore end it missing a section of top wood along the barrel on the right hand side

avoiding waiting German submarines

Home Guard

The serial number indicates production in 1885

Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Made in 1853 - Matching Serial No 27023 NATION Although enlisted personnel were issuedOriginal 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