Colt 1861 Navy Model

Manufactured between 1861 and 1873, has a round barrel, and the cylinder has been engraved with a picture of a naval battle. Were produced around 38.600 of these revolvers (one hundred of them have the facility to fit an extra stock, which makes them rare and more valuable). Hege Uberti builds an exelent replica of this revolver. The Colt 1861 navy model is very similar to the Colt 1851 navy model .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre : .36″ (9.1 mm)

Catridge capacity: 6-shot

Operation : single-action

Firing system : percussion

Breach-loading : N/A

Length : 330 mm (13″)

Barrel length : 191 mm (7.5″)

Weight : 1200 g (42.3 oz)

Grip : walnut grip, one piece

Sight: fixed

Safety: half-cock hammer

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