Original U.S. Gustave Young Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver with Mexican Eagle Carved Ivory Grip in Period Case and Colt Accessories - Matching Serial 44483 Miscellaneous Gun Parts StuG IIIs were also given

StuG IIIs were also given to the pro-German Ustashe Militia in Yugoslavia

The cap is piped with oxidized silver bullion around the entire crown of the cap

and is adjusted to fit around the head of the wearer

rough estimated date circa 1840-1850

Original U.S. Gustave Young Factory Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver with Mexican Eagle Carved Ivory Grip in Period Case and Colt Accessories - Matching Serial 44483 Miscellaneous Gun Parts StuG IIIs were also givenOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set. Gustave Young is generally considered to be the best Master Arms Engraver operating in the United States during the 1800s. Born in Germany during 1827, Young came to the United States in the 1846, and would become Colts primary engraving contractor from 1852 into the mid 1860's. During this time he would mentor the then apprentice Conrad Ulrich, leave Colt, and return to run his own shop full time. In the late 1860s,