Colt Model 1851 Navy Blackpowder Series (2nd Generation) London .36-Cal Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.5-Inch Octagonal Barrel, Blued/Case-Hardened, Naval Cylinder Scene
This Colt Model 1851 Navy is a Blackpowder Series (2nd Generation) London variant in .36 caliber, distinguished by its London-style steel grip frame with rounded trigger guard and factory roll-engraved naval battle cylinder scene marked "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843." It features a 7.5-inch octagonal, wedge-retained barrel with the - ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK CITY - legend, blued barrel and cylinder, and a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. It comes with original Colt Blackpowder Series packaging and paperwork.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present from light handling. The bore is bright and shiny.
What's Included
- Colt Blackpowder Series gray factory box
- Colt Blackpowder instruction manual
- Outer white shipping carton with F1130 '1851 NAVY LONDON' label
This six-shot, single-action cap-and-ball revolver is a factory Colt reproduction from the Blackpowder Series (2nd Generation), F-series, associated with SKU F1130. The configuration mirrors classic 1851 Navy features with an octagonal barrel retained by a wedge and a percussion cylinder.
The barrel and cylinder wear a blued finish, while the frame, hammer, and loading lever show color case-hardening, creating a period-correct contrast. Sights are fixed, with a brass-pin front and hammer-notch rear for a traditional sight picture.
The cylinder carries the factory roll-engraved naval battle scene with the "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843" legend, a hallmark detail prized on 1851 Navy models. The grip frame is the London-style steel type with a rounded trigger guard, fitted with a one-piece smooth walnut grip.
Markings include the - ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK CITY - barrel legend. London-designated 2nd Generation models typically show the "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" legend; this example bears the standard U.S. address as shown.
The overall presentation aligns with Colt's 2nd Generation production standards from the 1980–1982 era, offering collectors a well-executed Colt-produced black powder revolver with its original packaging.