Original U.S. Civil War Colt 1861 Navy .36 Caliber Pistol Serial No 5825 - Produced in 1862 Hotchkiss .303 how effective they were when

how effective they were when first made is very much a matter for speculation

Top quality hardwoods become even more beautiful with age

one of the two first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt's

with traces of old pitting

The compass and bearing plate both bear three letter code jlq for V

Original U.S. Civil War Colt 1861 Navy .36 Caliber Pistol Serial No 5825 - Produced in 1862 Hotchkiss .303 how effective they were whenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a Colt Navy percussion revolver manufactured in 1862 making this a rare second year of production example. This Colt 1861 Navy . 36 caliber revolver with a 7 round barrel, has serial number 5825 on the grip, frame, barrel, and back strap. The serial number on the cylinder is unfortunately illegible, though some of the cylinder scene is still visible. Gun is in very good