Colt Model 1851 Navy C-Series Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative .36 Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in. Octagonal Barrel (1971) with Presentation Case
This Colt Model 1851 Navy Second Generation (C-Series) Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative is a .36 caliber cap-and-ball revolver from the 1971 commemorative issue. It features the USG serial series identifier, a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel with the special "Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative – Nineteen Seventy One" barrel inscription, and the classic W.L. Ormsby naval battle scene on the cylinder.
It comes housed in its factory walnut presentation case with fitted accessories.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in great shape, with minor superficial scratches and blemishes visible under close inspection.
What's Included
- Walnut presentation case with Colt medallion and "Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative Nineteen Seventy One" lid inscription; purple satin/velvet fitted interior
- Bag-style powder flask with brass top
- Two-cavity brass bullet mold
- Combination nipple wrench/screwdriver
- Eley Bros. "Cap Colt's Pistol" tin
This commemorative C-Series 1851 Navy remains faithful to the classic pattern with its .36 caliber, six-shot cylinder, and single-action percussion operation. The 7.5-inch octagonal barrel carries Colt’s period "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" marking along the top flat and the commemorative inscription along the side.
The barrel and cylinder wear a deep blued finish, complemented by a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. The silver-plated brass squareback trigger guard and backstrap add a period-correct accent. A brass bead front sight provides a traditional sighting reference.
Collector-focused details include the W.L. Ormsby naval battle roll-engraving on the cylinder and frame markings of "COLTS PATENT." The wedge is marked "C," and the serial format uses the USG series identifier specific to this 1971 Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative issue.
The factory walnut presentation case is fitted and lined in purple satin and velvet, housing the revolver with its matching set of period-style accessories. This complete commemorative package reflects Colt’s Second Generation execution of a landmark 19th-century design.