Firearms

Colt Model 1851 Navy

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The most produced Colt cap-and-ball revolver. Slim and well-balanced .36 caliber six-shooter.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1851, USA

Weight: 42 oz

Overall length: 13.75"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military, collecting