Traditions 1851 Colt Navy Brass 44cal Black Powder Revolver Sportsman S Warehouse

traditions fr18511 1851 navy revolver 44cal 7 375 model fr18511condition factory newbud s item 39417upc 040589185118manufacturer traditions firearmsquantity remaining 10 union army soldiers relied on many different types of sidearms for short range and close quarters combat the revolver was unique in that it had the ability to fire several rounds per minute before having to reload revolvers were typically issued to officers and mounted soldiers however some were purchased privately or found on the battlefield by infantrymen distinguished by its octagon barrel and lever style loader the 1851 helped to begin both the expansion of the west and the civil war the 1851 navy is commonly considered to be one of gunfighter wild bill hickok s favorite handguns the british government licensed the manufacturing rights and produced what is commonly known as the london model this revolver features an 7 375 octagonal barrel brass frame brass guard and walnut grip it is available in 44 caliber weighs 2 5 lbs and is 13 5 in length 1851 navy black powder revolver features 44 caliber 7 375 blued octagonal barrel brass guard walnut grip brass frame hammer blade sights overall length 13 5 weighs 2 5 pounds specificationsaction revolvercaliber 44 black powderbarrel length 7 5 sights hammer bladeignition 11 percussionlength 14 stock walnut gripsweight 2 5 lbsfinish brass frame steel barrel please note many of our pictures are stock photo s provided to us by the manufacturer and do not necessarily represent the actual item being purchased please verify this picture accurately reflects the product described by the title and description on this page before you place your order