Non-Firing Replica of the Colt Model 1851 Navy, .36 Pattern, 7.5-Inch Octagonal Barrel, Full Scroll Engraving
This non-firing decorative revolver is a replica of the Colt Model 1851 Navy in the .36-caliber pattern with a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel and six-shot cylinder. It features full-coverage scroll engraving, a naval-battle roll scene on the cylinder, silver-tone barrel/frame/cylinder with a gold-tone grip frame, and ivory-colored grips with a right-panel relief American eagle over "LIBERTY." Period-style barrel and frame markings and a replicated serial repeated on multiple parts underscore its intent to represent the sidearm favored by Wild Bill Hickok. Manufacturer is unknown, with no modern maker or importer marks observed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair
Bore Condition: Not applicable to a non-firing replica.
Mechanics: Action is functional.
Specific Condition Notes: Light rust and pitting are present. Blemishes and scratches associated with age are present.
What's Included
- Non-firing Model 1851 Navy replica revolver
This is a non firing replica of a Navy Model 1851. It follows the .36-caliber pattern with a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel, a six-chamber cylinder, and a single-action percussion configuration. Fixed sights consist of a brass-colored front bead and a hammer-nose rear notch.
The piece carries period-style markings: the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA." and the frame is marked "COLTS PATENT." The serial number on the pistol appears to be replicated from a genuine Colt-made 1851 and is repeated on multiple parts with a small "E" near the serials.
Aesthetic detailing is a focal point, with full-coverage scroll engraving on the barrel, frame, hammer, trigger guard, backstrap, and butt. The cylinder adds a naval-battle roll scene. The revolver shows a silver-tone barrel, frame, and cylinder contrasted by a gold-tone grip frame, plus ivory-colored grip panels; the right panel features a relief American eagle over "LIBERTY."
Configuration touches include the rounded trigger guard associated with later Navy revolvers and the fixed sighting arrangement described above. No modern maker or importer marks are observed, and the manufacturer is unknown. This pistol is made to represent the favored side arm of classic Wild West figure Bill Hickok.