Colt 1851 Navy? **SOLVED**

[EdistoDigger]

It's a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Thanks to all that helped
EdistoDigger

A friend of mine dropped this by today and asked me if I knew what it was. Not being up on old pistols I told him to leave it and I would see what I could find out.

He found this gun about 50 years ago around a old cotton gin in Russelville, Alabama. He said it was wrapped up in some cloth and he pulled the cloth and it came out of the dirt.

From what I can tell it is a 1851 Colt Navy. I'm curious about the markings on the cylinder. Can anyone help me here? Any thoughts ?? On top of the barrel is says A?? Saml Colt New York City

Thanks for looking,

EdistoDigger

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

Nice find. Can we see a pic of the whole pistol and what does it say on the barrel?

 

[EdistoDigger]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

I think it says US PATENT. That's what I'm seeing right now.

Thanks,

EdistoDigger

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

I think it says US PATENT. That's what I'm seeing right now.

Thanks,

EdistoDigger

Your looking at the cylinder. What does it say on the barrel (on top)

I think you got the real deal. Someone will be along shortly to help. You can research the serial numbers from Colt. I'lllook for the link.

Thanks for the pics but you need better lighting or take the pics tommorrow in daylight. Too much shadows. Also a use a darker background will help the camera balance better.

 

[l.cutler]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

I believe it is a model 1849 pocket revolver. Serial number indicates 1854 production.

 

[nhbenz]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

I think it says US PATENT. That's what I'm seeing right now.

Thanks,

EdistoDigger
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The top likely reads "COLTS PATENT" from what I find online.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

From what I can tell it is a 1851 Colt Navy. I'm curious about the markings on the cylinder. Can anyone help me here? Any thoughts ??

I think its a depiction of a stagecoach hold-up. Very cool. http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/colt1849.htm

The first Colt revolver to be made in large numbers was the Model 1849 in 31 caliber. Around 325,000 were marked as made in New York or Hartford between 1850 and 1873, and another 11,000 marked as made in London, England. More of this model were made then any other Colt revolver in the 19th century. It had a five or six shot cylinder with barrels in lengths of 3", 4", 5" and 6". Some of these pocket models had cylinders engraved with a scene of a stagecoach holdup.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Colt 1851 Navy?

You may be able to see the stagecoach hold-up engraving better here.

 

[Ramitt]

What an interesting engraving on a period firearm. Glock should put out some pistols with a drive by engraved on them.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What an interesting engraving on a period firearm. Glock should put out some pistols with a drive by engraved on them.

Im surprise we have had only a handful of responses on such an interesting find. If it was found with a metal detector, it would be banner.