Original Civil War Colt 1851 Navy Revolver With Matching Numbers, Antique Pistol Certified

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Original Civil War Colt 1851 Navy Revolver With Matching Numbers, Antique Pistol Certified. Original Civil War Colt 1851 Navy Revolver With Low Matching Numbers that places it about 1853 manufacture date!  This Colt  Revolver rates fair to  good for mechanical condition. It advances and cocks but sticks a bit, still in working order. The metal is smooth, the markings are there, the serial numbers match, there is no visible cylinder scene. A few small pits in the metal.  the wood has a tight fit to the metal with nice finish,  It was nickel plated at some point a long time ago  (see photos)  just a couple of dings on the flat of the butt, (see photo) and no visible cartouches on the grips.  The matching serial number is low 82781, giving it an 1853 date of manufacture, making it liable for use in any of the great battles, cavalry fights and expeditions of the war.  The front sight is in place. The barrel and loading assembly, The barrel  Colts patent markings are there (see photo)  The nipples are good and not battered down. The mechanics are very good it does hold a full cock and it fires and does index but sometimes sticks.  The left frame shows a  Colts / Patent stamp on the left, good slots on the screw heads, and some thin case color above the trigger and around the screws.   The oil finish is very good. Otherwise just a few light handling marks. The strap itself shows bare metal, as does the screw head. This is a very nice .36 caliber Colt 1851 model Navy revolver that was a standard side arm for U.S. Men and Officers in the Civil War. It was popular among soldiers and well sought after by collectors.   This Colt revolver is a nice representative sidearm of the Civil War. Original Civil War Period A classic Civil War period pistol and A choice functioning display gun. A favorite of both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. This gun is 100% guaranteed to be authentic. A fantastic functioning display piece. Complete museum documentation (COA) provided. This is a pre-1898 antique gun so no federal registration is required. Although this is a working gun we do not recommend firing antique guns. If you decide to   shoot it, we will not be held liable for any results. You are responsible for knowing your local laws. No sales to New Jersey, New York City, D.C., or outside the United States. No Paypal payments on guns. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Very Nice Looking Functioning  Example. A REAL CONVERSATION PIECE! Colt’s are the most popularly used sidearm of the Civil War. Great looking gun! MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS