Colt 1851 Navy C-Series Second Generation .36 Cal Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel (1971)
This Second-Generation Colt 1851 Navy C-Series revolver is a .36 caliber, six-shot percussion model produced in 1971 in the United States. It features a 7.5 in octagonal steel barrel with the classic barrel roll-mark "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY," a naval battle scene on the cylinder, and period-correct finishes including high-polish bluing and bone-charcoal color case hardening. It includes its factory box and original manual.
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: This black powder revolver presents as a clean and well-maintained example of a classic percussion design. The original factory bluing on the barrel and cylinder is strong, with only light signs of responsible use and a faint, consistent cylinder turn line. The frame retains attractive color case hardening with visible swirling patterns. The bore is mirror-bright with sharp, crisp rifling, reflecting diligent cleaning to prevent black powder corrosion.
What's Included
- Factory Colt 1851 Navy cardboard box with handwritten matching serial number
- Original manual
This C-Series, Second-Generation 1851 Navy captures key Colt characteristics from the original pattern, combined with 1970s production quality. It was manufactured in 1971 and retains the classic .36 caliber, single-action percussion layout with a six-shot cylinder.
The 7.5 in octagonal steel barrel wears a high-polish blued finish and is topped with a brass bead front sight. The barrel shows the correct roll-mark "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." The wedge is retained by a screw located above the wedge on the right side, consistent with the model’s configuration.
The blued steel cylinder is engraved with the naval battle scene and holds six rounds. The frame, hammer, and loading lever display bone-charcoal color case hardening. A square-back trigger guard and silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap complement the one-piece varnished walnut grip.
Markings and components align with the C-Series specification. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The revolver’s finishes and features present as a cohesive, period-correct package, and it comes with its factory box and original manual for added completeness.