This lot features a Civil War issued and in very fine condition, a Colt 1851 Navy six-shot .36 Caliber revolver. This uncleaned "attic condition" example of Colt’s most famous and popular model percussion revolver was manufactured in the middle of the Civil War in 1863 and shows no signs of cleaning. All markings are sharp and clear including the barrel stamping “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S.AMERICA” and “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of the frame. It also has the correct “36 CAL” stamping on the left side of the trigger guard. This exceptional Colt has lovely uncleaned and unpolished mellow brass grip straps and trigger guard, wonderful aged plum-blue patina on the barrel and cylinder with light roll engraved cylinder scene depicting a battle between the Texas Navy and Mexico. Excellent mechanics, fine bore, excellent screws and, very importantly, has matching serial number 143918 stamped on the frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, rammer, cylinder arbor and even on the frame wedge. The factory original one piece walnut grips fit beautifully and still retain good wood finish. The Colt 1851 Navy was one of the most classic and popular side arms of the Civil War and later in the Old West. Wild Bill Hickok was carrying a pair of Colt 1851 Navy revolvers when he was gunned down in Deadwood, South Dakota on August 2, 1876. This historical Colt revolver with correct factory 7 ½” octagon barrel is an unusually fine example. Uncleaned and original with great appeal and appearance, this Colt would be at home in the finest firearm, Civil War or Western collection. It recently came out of Arizona. The revolver weighs 2lbs 8oz., Serial Number: 143918. This firearm qualifies as an antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.*