1851 Colt Navy pistol

[Bill Daniel]

I have a friend who would like to find an 1851 Colt Navy pistol for his Civil War collection. Firing condition is not important but he would like matching serial numbers ( ie. not asembled from spare parts) and if possible some history on the piece. Any thoughts on where he could search for such a find?
Thanks,
Bill Daniel
Life Member NRA

"Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready" Theodore Roosevelt 1903

 

[Steven Mace]

Bill, you should be able to find some 1851 Colt Navy revolvers listed at GunsAmerica under their 'Colt Percussion - Pre-1899' section. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

 

[4V50 Gary]

Beware of forgeries - especially if they say it's a Confederate gun.

 

[James K]

You mean the one I bought with Robert E. Lee in electric pencil over the Italian proof marks might not be real? I am shocked.

Jim