Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Blackpowder Series Second Generation F-Series, 7.5-inch, Blue/Case-Hardened, 6-Shot Percussion Revolver
This Second Generation Colt Blackpowder Series F-Series Model 1851 Navy is a .36 caliber, 6-shot, single-action cap-and-ball revolver assembled and finished in Hartford, Connecticut during the documented 1980–1981 production run (model code F1100). It pairs a 7.5-inch octagonal steel barrel with deep Colt Blue and color case-hardened finishes, features matching numbers on major components, and carries the classic naval battle cylinder scene with Ormsby credit.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light signs of wear and handling. Some surface scratches are present.
What’s Included
- Colt Blackpowder Series factory box with yellow end label (F1100)
- Colt Cap and Ball Revolvers instruction manual (1978)
- Colt Blackpowder Series brochure
This F-Series 1851 Navy was assembled and finished in Hartford, CT, and falls within the documented 1980–1981 production window. Designated by model code F1100, it aligns with Colt’s Second Generation Blackpowder Series and shows matching serial numbers on major components.
The revolver is built with a steel, octagonal 7.5-inch barrel and a steel cylinder, both finished in deep Colt Blue. The frame, hammer, and loading lever are color case-hardened, complementing the one-piece varnished walnut grip. A bright silver-colored grip frame and backstrap are noted.
Markings include the top barrel address "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." The cylinder is roll-engraved with the naval battle scene bearing Ormsby credit and the "COLT'S PATENT" marking, consistent with the Blackpowder Series presentation.
Sighting is period-correct, with a brass bead front and hammer-notch rear. The hammer has a checkered spur and a color case-hardened finish. This .36 caliber, single-action percussion revolver has a 6-round cylinder and was made in the USA.