1851 Navy revolver

Firearm is a single action, black-powder revolver with a brass frame and a steel octagonal barrel. The handle is made of wood. Stamped on the right side of the barrel are the words, "A.S.M. black powder only, Cal 44, made in Italy." Italian date code, "BC" is stamped on the underside of the frame. The cylinder is engraved with a naval battle scene and the words, "Engaged 16 May 1843.

  • OCLC #: 1032336642
  • Physical Location: Pritzker Military Museum & Library — Safe — REALIA 04527
  • Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice: [Gardone V.T.], Italy : [Armi San Marco], [1993]
  • Physical Description: 1 revolver : brass, steel, and wood .44 caliber ; 33 cm in length
  • General Notes:
    • Title by cataloger.
    • Date based on Italian date code stamped on under side of the frame.
    • Pistol is chambered for a .44 caliber black powder load.
    • This is a modern, working reproduction built in Italy by Armi San Marco (A.S.M.) of an American revolver originally designed and produced by Colt in the 19th century.
    • Serial number: D66087