Sep 19, 2014 for your personal safety and that of all bystanders, all muzzleloader firearms are intended for use with black powder only. Traditions offers a wide variety of black powder revolvers that are accurate reproductions. Bladesusa smb110 decorative western revolver with display stand, inch overall. I hope this isnt to long, ive also included tips and tricks to aid in your new hobby. These revolvers are great to take to the range, use in reenactments, or just for display. It remained in production until 1873, when revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Blank firing gun model 1851 navy western stage props. Grips are excellent with all of the original varnish. This non firing colt 1851 navy revolver, engraved brass finish provides a dramatic illustration of the engravers of the period. It is a squareback, with o for sale by vick young on gunsamerica 906593041.
From the popular 1851 navy revolvers to rebel revolvers including a josey wales model, there is sure to be a model for you. Colt 1851 navy revolver replica wstand, civil war era. Cleaning the colt navy model 1851 cleaning the model 51 navy on the firing line can be tedious, due to the fact that the revolver must be partially disassembled to clean adequately. He hadint cleaned it since he last shot it, but it cycled fine, so i stripped it to give it a good cleaning. The handy, more powerful revolver immediately found a following among soldiers and civilians alike and was eventually adopted by both the u. In the summer 2011 issue of guns of the old west, i discovered an interesting article on paper cartridges made up for.
This is a denix replica of navy colt, grey 1860s civil war style revolver introduced in 1850. Modern black powder revolvers are loaded in the same basic way as their historical counterparts. We only accept mastercard and visa as payment options we are offering for sale a beautiful model 1851 navy revolver chambered in. Although designated as a navy revolver, the model 1851 saw heavy use among army officers who favored. The 1851 navy colt was manufactured from 1851 to 1873. Well shoot cap and ball revolvers of all types from the common colt and remington models to seldom seen revolvers like the starr and the lemat. Ep1830 front sight brass bead for reproductiion colt 1851 navy revolver.
Many of these model 1851 army navy revolvers were initially issued to the newly formed 1st and 2nd u. Before loading the firearm, you need to make sure that the gun is clean and in proper working order. Cylinder is excellent with very fine original blue. This one of the earliest known 3rd model 1851 navy being serial number 3666.
Ive never owned a black powder revolver that used pads. It was constructed of brass because of the souths limited supply of steel. By the start of the civil war, colt had refined the navy into a sleek, streamlined weapon with an. Whether its the genuine article or a replica, the 1851 navy colt.
Replica gun 1851 civil war colt navy revolver silver ebay. The colt revolving belt pistol of naval caliber, later known as the colt 1851 navy or navy revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by samuel c. A 45 caliber rifle uses a 44 caliber ball stuck in a greased patch, which brings it up to 45 caliber. Cy0501 pietta cylinder for reproduction colt 1851 navy revolver. Original colt 1851 navy 2nd gen revolver ssaa gun sales. This is a demonstration of loading and firing the replica colt 1860 army 0. This capandball revolver fired six 36 caliber balls, and a loading mechanism was incorporated into the design. The 1861 navy used the new style creeping lever system, that debut with the 1860 army. Mp1826 hammer roller for reproduction colt 1851 navy. There are many videos on loading black powder pistols. How to load a black powder revolver with pictures wikihow.
You place your powder 3040 grains of parade loose black powder if youre rocking a. The 1861 navy is often acclaimed as colts most handsome pistol find an authorized uberti dealer. Cimmaron has one made overseas with a us finish available. October 2002 the colt navy model 1851 part ii by tom. Black powder fffg, cream of wheat, cardboard patch, homemade wax lube, and lead ball. Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over after the civil war, revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Just a quick vid of loading the chambers, forgot to mention putting on the caps after loading all the chambers, but that should go with out. But i just received a replica 1851 colt navy revolver and must admit i am quite surprised with the effort it takes to load this revolver. Shooting the pietta colt 1851 navy revolver youtube. It incorporated the creeping or ratchet loading lever and round barrel of the. It shoots well and does not feel like a gallery load. Every one seems to have their own way of doing this, this is how i load mine.
For your personal safety and that of all bystanders, all muzzleloader firearms are intended for use with black powder only. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Can you please tell me by the pics if the balls are too deep in the cylinder and i should have used a filler. Denix m1861 navy issue brass revolver nonfiring replica. Come enjoy the trials and tribulations our forefathers experienced in order to have a revolver that would fire six powerful. It is nonfiring and cannot be modified to fire actual bullets please note manufacturer orange plug. Colt m1851 navy revolver pistol civil war 1851 wild. Feb 11, 2012 hi, just repurchased an old pietta 1851 navy colt. Traditions 1851 colt navy revolver with redipak bass pro shops. Many a pistolero used the 1851 for years after more modern models were available because of the perfect balance and handling of this revolver. Navy, pocket navy, army, and police revolvers uberti. Colt 1851 navy revolver 1686 serial number 146809 indicates 1863 civil war production.
This nonfiring version provides a dramatic illustration of the talents of the factory engravers of the period. The included revolver from american black powder gun manufacturer traditions firearms is a faithful reproduction of the reliable u. Colt guns colt 1851 navy page 1 collectors firearms. Discussion in blackpowder started by 556a2, feb 9, 2006. Need info on loading 1851 colt navy discussion in muzzle loading started by kevina, oct 23, 2011. The total production of the civil war revolver was about 255,000 pieces. The use of smokeless powder or any other unauthorized propellant could result in damage to the revolver andor injury to the shooter. Many of these model 1851 armynavy revolvers were initially issued to the newly formed 1st and 2nd u. Normally seen with a brass back strap and trigger guard, the pietta version of this revolver also has an allbrass frame. I have a colt 1851 navy model, but dont know if its a colt reproduction, or another reproduction. This has the brass grip frame, walnut stocks and octagon barrel. I left one chamber uncapped and seated the hammer on it. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration.
Mp1827 hammer roller pin for reproduction colt 1851 navy,1860 army, 1861 navy, and remington. The colt custom shop also produced a limited number of special editions through the early 1990s from 2nd generation production inventory. C series these colt percussion revolvers were reintroduced in 1971 1851 navy and 1974 3rd model dragoon. Colt 1851 navy revolver 36 percussion rock island auction. Wts or pietta 1851 navy colt replica northwest firearms. I enjoy building an finishing these kit replicas see my set of colt navy replicas attached but i have not really done any serious shooting with them. The engraved colt navy revolver was a presentation piece given to high ranking military officers and government officials and was based on the militaryissue 1851 navy revolver, which saw service through the end of the civil war. As americas leading black powder revolver parts supplier, numrich has the colt model 1851 navy parts and accessories that you want. Denix m1860 army issue revolver, grey nonfiring replica. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Nice sharp gun with dark gray patina with some traces. Unfollow colt 1851 navy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Search, buy and sell replica guns on gunstar today. Never felt the least bit under armed, kept the 51s loaded all the time and it was just a matter of throwing a paper ctg. Armi san marco black powder revolvers 1851 navy parts. Mar 02, 20 just a quick vid of loading the chambers, forgot to mention putting on the caps after loading all the chambers, but that should go with out mention. When using a rifle, you would place the patch between the powder and the ball. This is me shooting the colt 1851 navy cap and ball pistol. Every frame piece is marked with the full 22343, except the barrel and the back strap, which is marked 2343. Navy colt replica grey 1860s civil war battle orders. Reliable and easy to shoot, the original colt 1851 helped drive the expansion of the american west and was even one of the sparks that ignited the civil war.
As a former reenactor i know all about loading a musket or rifled musket. I have been enjoying my own pietta colt 1851 navy and have just settled on a load of 28gr pyrodex rs the ffg equivalent behind a. It was designed by samuel colt between 1847 and 1850. Italian made 1851 colt navy black powder revolver p sep. See my set of colt navy replicas attached but i have not really done any serious shooting with them. Of course, there are far more load possibilities available than just the three. Colt first called this revolver the ranger model, but the designation navy quickly took over. The navy, pocket navy, army, and police black powder revolvers all evolved between 1851 and 1862 from one model originally designed by colt by the start of the civil war, colt had refined the navy into a sleek, streamlined weapon with an improved loading lever. Cimarrons london model 1851 navy revolver by duelist1954. Difference between colt navy 1851 and 1861 the high road. Okay folks, there is an unseen step i perform that i decided to omit from this video, but has caused some confusion. Barrel is excellent with 95% of the original blue remaining. Patterned after the original, the pietta model 1851 confederate navy.
Model 1851 navy highquality civil war blank pistol this replica is based on the storied colt model of the same name. Actually i think the creeping lever may have been used on the older root model colt pistols, and the colt longguns too. This was the pistol of general lee, wild bill hickok, and doc holliday to name a few. Preparing a pietta 1861 navy for the range part 1 youtube. The reliable cavalry sidearm that helped tame the west. An oldfashioned powderandball pistol, its mechanics are very simple, and the weapon was designed to be fieldstripped for cleaning without using extra tools. Hi all, gun magazines, the reading kind, not the cartridge stuffed into kind, are often instigators of a lot of my firearms experimentation. While the original production run continued until 1873, such was the models eduring popularity that it was reproduced by colt as a second generation model for seven years between 1971 and 1978. Oct 18, 2018 the 1851 navy colt was manufactured from 1851 to 1873. The 1851 has a loading lever design that dated back to before the walker colt. It is a steel trigger guard model with the squared off rear of the trigger guard.
The colt navy revolver, a presentation piece given to high ranking officers was based on the militaryissue 1851 navy revolver. Dec 18, 2014 there are many videos on loading black powder pistols. My uberti cap and ball colt navy replica revolver misalignment i thought i would share my hours of tinkering down into under 10 minutes i. However, there is a little secret to the pietta version of this revolver. The patches work, but who needs yet another step to further complicate the loading process. Uberti 1851 navy london steel 36 black powder revolver 7. Nov 20, 2011 this is an 1851 navy with the serial number 22343, which makes it made in 1853. Steeped in history, this gun was holstered by the likes of robert e. In this video, ill be using a chronograph to find a good powder charge for the 1851 colt navy in. The frame, hammer and lever have almost all of their original case colors, thought slightly darkened. Other than the area around the barrel pin slot which is pocked from numerous beatings it took to, i assume, back the pin out it seems to be in pretty good condition. This traditions 1851 colt navy revolver is a reproduction from the original colt design, with walnut grips, color casehardened loading lever, and the same engraving pattern sam colt used on the cylinder.
Colt pistol has never been fired, and is in excellent condition in its presentation box. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Having put some lead through my new black powder pistol, i thought an update to my initial video would be in order. Colt model 1851 navy revolver manufactured in 1857 as part of the ordnance department contract for nearly 17,000 revolvers delivered to the u. How to load and shoot a colt 1851 navy revolver youtube. These martially marked 51 navies are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Shooting and demonstrating the classic colt dragoon 3rd model. Lets take a look at this pietta version of the 1851 navy colt. The colt revolving belt pistol of naval caliber 36 cal, later known as the colt 1851 navy or navy revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by samuel colt between 1847 and 1850. The 51 navy throws a pea down range as well as can be expected, and in the hands of a better shot than i would make a decent skirmishing pistol. Then you need black powder or a substitute like pyrodex. Colt m1851 navy revolver introduced in 1851, this cap and ball revolver was the pistol of choice during the civil war and expansion of the west even after the introduction of modern cartridge revolvers, the m1851 remained a staple in the gunfighters arsenal. The gun has realistic features but is intended for display and prop use in theatrical performances only. My brother inlaw just gave me a 44 caliber colt 1851 navy replica revolver distributed by navy arms.
Yes, colt had a second generation run, but as best i know they were made overseas and finished in the us. Check out to verify the authenticity of this pistol. Army are known among collectors as navyarmies and had brass back straps and small rounded brass trigger guards. This is not a replica this is an original colt 1851 navy, 2nd generation revolver manufactured by colt in 1975. Jun 07, 2015 i have for sale a pietta 1851 navy colt replica revolver with accessories.