Description
By the start of the Civil War, Colt had refined the Navy pistol into a completely new design with a streamlined barrel and an improved loading lever. Often touted as the most handsome revolver Colt ever built, over 38,000 .36 caliber 1861 Navys were built between 1861 and 1873.
Caliber: .36
Barrel Length: 7-1/2"
No. of Grooves: 7
Twist: Left
Total Length: 13.0"
Weight: 2.6 lbs.
Cylinder: 6-shot, engraved
Grip: One-piece walnut
Finish: Frame - Case-hardened
Barrel - Blued
Backstrap - Brass or blued
Trigger guard - Brass