Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, Third Model

Object Number: 
1951.324
Date: 
1850-1860
Medium: 
Wood, steel, brass, silver
Dimensions: 
Overall: 13 1/4 in. ( 33.7 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: bottom frame, butt, trigger guard: "16930" stamped: barrel: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-"; "1" stamped: cylinder: "COLTS PATENT NO. 16930"; "1"; "engraved by W.L. New York" stamped: left frame: "COLTS/PATENT"
Description: 
Wood, steel, brass, and silver revolver; stamped marks on cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and butt.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group