Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickel Plated Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 1641 British Flare Guns as well as the rectangular

as well as the rectangular hole where it could be hooked to the belt when in close quarters

It was captured during the war by Allied forces

We surmise it may have been designed to catch the blade of an opponent

which retains its stenciling on the original exterior paint

Very minor surface soiling to the front and rear covers

Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickel Plated Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 1641 British Flare Guns as well as the rectangularOriginal Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the