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McClellan's Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver

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Colt’s ‘Old Model Navy’ Revolvers Found a Ready Market in the West

The 1851 Colt replaced the three versions of dragoon revolvers that came before the 1851, as it was lighter making easier to carry on a man's belt. It remained in production until 1873 because of its ...
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

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Colt Navy 1851: The Revolver That Defined an Era

Sleek, balanced, and deadly accurate, the Colt Navy became one of the most popular revolvers of the 19th century. Its use in the Civil War and on the frontier made it a symbol of American grit.