Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. 1851 Navy .36 Cal 3rd Generation Signature Series Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel
This Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Model 1851 Navy is a licensed, U.S.-made 3rd Generation Signature Series reproduction. It features the cursive Sam Colt signature on the backstrap, the Ormsby roll-engraved naval battle scene on the cylinder, and the "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" barrel legend. Deep polished blue on the barrel and cylinder contrasts with a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with a silver-colored trigger guard and backstrap. Matching serial numbers are observed on major components, consistent with Signature Series production.
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 Details: The revolver presents in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible upon close inspection. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Colt Black Powder Instruction Manual
- Embossed Navy-motif powder flask with brass charger/spout
- Colt's Patent brass bullet mold (.36 caliber)
- L-shaped nipple wrench
This revolver is a Colt-licensed reproduction of the 1851 Navy produced by Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. as part of the 3rd Generation Signature Series. It reflects the American-marked pattern typical of the series, produced circa 1994–2002, and is marked accordingly.
Chambered in .36 caliber, it is a six-shot, cap-and-ball percussion revolver with single-action-only operation. The open-top frame and wedge-retained barrel assembly are faithful to the original pattern, paired with a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel and the standard under-barrel loading lever and plunger.
Sighting is traditional and straightforward: a brass front bead and a hammer-notch rear, both fixed. The revolver wears a one-piece varnished walnut grip that complements the period-correct architecture and handling.
Finishes and markings are classic 1851 Navy. The barrel and cylinder carry a deep polished blue, while the frame, hammer, and loading lever are color case-hardened. The cylinder shows the Ormsby roll-engraved naval battle scene with a COLT'S PATENT panel; the barrel is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY"; and the backstrap bears Sam Colt's cursive signature. Matching serial numbers are observed on major components, with a partial number on the backstrap butt.