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Navy Colt
Historyfan
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I would like some basic information on a 1851 Navy Colt as to dates of manufacture and approximate value. The serial number is 75917, and I found a serial number on all the parts except the loading lever. It has a brass trigger guard and back strap. On top of the barrel is "Address Saml Colt Hartford CT", and on the left side of the frame is "Colts Patent." It does not have any design on the cylinder, and it is slightly tarnished, but otherwise in working order. I have no idea as to its history, but I got it in Oklahoma.
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just quote you a little book info....colt made 215000 of these 1850-1873 in 39 cal medium size with roll engraved cylinder scene of battle between texas & mexico navies, small round trigger guard, silver plated brass grip frame & trigger guard, all variations have colt's/patent on left frame...first set 1-74000 was address new york city, 74001-101000 was hartford ct.,third was 101001-215000 new york u.s.america...the number of variations within this model requires an expert appraisal for evaluation....beware repros & fakes....cant imagine finding a real one in condition your short description implies, but then i cant win at cards either...find an expert & have fun
.36 caliber, not 39. Your Colt was manufactured in 1857. Unfortunately, Colt does not have historical letters available for that serial number range.