A .36 'MODEL 1861' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER

A .36 'MODEL 1861' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER
COLT, NEW-YORK, SERIAL NO. 887 FOR CIRCA 1861
With round sighted barrel with single line 'ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA', cylinder with naval engagement scene, frame stamped 'COLTS PATENT', brass grip-strap with later engraved inscription 'FRANCIS PRESTON BLAIR Jr. ST. LOUIS, MO.', brass trigger-guard stamped '36 CAL', walnut one-piece grips, and matching numbers throughout
7½in (19cm) barrel