Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver Made in 1864 - Serial No. 19967 NATION This is a very lovely

This is a very lovely set

While the Model 1873 improved on many aspects of the Model 1866

with lieutenants in command of a vessel wearing them on the right shoulder

This example is marked on the back with R

This example has no scabbard

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver Made in 1864 - Serial No. 19967 NATION This is a very lovelyOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a Colt Navy percussion revolver, manufactured in 1864. The 1861 Navy Revolvers have always been hard to find, being much overshadowed by the famous Colt 1851 Navy Model. The 1851 had a 36 caliber Octagonal barrel, and many thousands saw service in the Civil War. The 1861 Navy Model was also in 36 caliber but the barrel was modeled after the 1860 Colt Army model, being totally