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The basic Navy features a roll-engraved cylinder scene of a battle between the navies of Texas and Mexico and is marked with the date May 16, 1843. There are three distinct barrel stampings: serial numbers #1 to #74000, “ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY”; serial numbers #74001 to #101000 “ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD, CT.”; and serial numbers #101001 to #215000 “ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA.” The left side of the frame is stamped “COLT’S/PATENT” on all variations. This model is also available with a detached shoulder stock, and values for the stocks today are nearly as high as for the revolver itself. The number of variations within the 1851 Navy designation – more than 100 from the Hartford and London factories, including one with a 12 inch barrel and peep sights – makes it necessary to read specialized text available on the subject. We furnish values for the major variations but again caution potential purchasers to acquire careful appraisals before a purchase.

Model 1851 Navy, Third Model.