Sunday, April 14, 2013

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver



This Civil War-era pistol was named for the Texas Navy.  It bears designs honoring Texas Rangers.  If you click on the photo below, you can learn more about it.


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  1. LowellApril 14, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    When I was in the Navy we used a .45 pistol. Times changed. Wonder what they use now.

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  2. Sylvia KApril 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Really interesting series on these famous old guns and great captures, Jack!! Hope you have a good week ahead!

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comApril 14, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    How odd that the Texas Navy was the first to carry Colt revolvers in battle.

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  4. SharonApril 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I bet this is very valuable to a collector.

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  5. William KendallApril 14, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Very intricate workmanship.

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  6. RedPatApril 14, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Such details!

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  7. Lois EvensenApril 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    What a treasure! Love this! :)

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  8. BirdmanApril 14, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    The gun lobby want YOU this week. hahahaha

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  9. RandyApril 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Nice looking pistol.

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  10. MichelleApril 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    That is quite a piece of history!

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  11. LONDONLULUApril 14, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I didn't realize the Texas rangers were the first to use Colt. The things one learns from blogging! You took some good ones, even under glass.

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