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A Colt 1851 Model Navy Percussion RevolverNo. 21191 For 1853
1 December 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,800 inc. premium
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No. 21191 For 1853
No. 21191 For 1853
With nickel-plated sighted barrel with New-York address, nickel-plated serial numbered cylinder originally with roll engraved naval engagement scene, nickel-plated frame, rammer, trigger-guard and back-strap, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers (nickelled finish later)
19 cm. barrel
19 cm. barrel
Footnotes
The serial number indicates that this revolver was issued to the 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War. The regiment saw action at Gettysburg as part of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division Cavalry Corps




