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dbuffington · December 15, 2012, 05:55 PM

Hi Folks!

Today I picked up a original Colt percussion revolver ...

Now, what the heck did I buy?

It is a six-shot, .36-caliber gun with a 7-1/2 barrel. The serial number is 112691, and the barrel stamp reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The entire grip strap is brass. The "naval" scene on the cylinder is very faint, but still there.

I think its a Colt 1851 Navy Fourth Model. Yes? No?

Thanks!
Dave

December 15, 2012, 05:55 PM	#1
dbuffington Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Posts: 157	Colt Percussion Revolver ID Hi Folks! Today I picked up a original Colt percussion revolver ... Now, what the heck did I buy? It is a six-shot, .36-caliber gun with a 7-1/2 barrel. The serial number is 112691, and the barrel stamp reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The entire grip strap is brass. The "naval" scene on the cylinder is very faint, but still there. I think its a Colt 1851 Navy Fourth Model. Yes? No? Thanks! Dave