Original U.S. Colt Model 1861 Navy - First Year of Production Serial Number 3430 MP 34 All models exhibit beautiful design

All models exhibit beautiful design and workmanship

The grip plates are the black checkered variety and are in excellent condition with the exception of the reverse that is missing a section

since 1839 this was a 35 year quest completed in 2004 saving more than 50

The lock screws are very crisp and seem to be later replacements

Original U.S. Colt Model 1861 Navy - First Year of Production Serial Number 3430 MP 34 All models exhibit beautiful designOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a really nice Colt M1861 Navy revolver in . 36 caliber. It was made in the very FIRST YEAR of production in 1861 the serial number is 3430 and can be found on the frame, trigger guard and cylinder. Genuine original wood grips show some overall wear as does the rest of the revolver which clearly saw military action in the U. S. Civil War, but overall in nice tight condition. The Colt Model 1861 Navy cap & ball