Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and Accessories
Object type: Percussion revolver with case and accessories
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut
Artist: Gustave Young|Samuel Colt
Artist bio: American (born Prussia), 1827–1895 Springfield, Massachusetts|American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862
Artist role: Engraver|Manufacturer
Artist nationality: American, born Prussia|American
Date: ca. 1853–54
Medium: Steel, brass, silver, wood, copper, tin, lead, paper
Dimensions: L. of pistol 13 in. (33 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Cal. .36 in. (9 mm); case: 14 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (36.2 x 16.2 x 5.6 cm)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Percussion
Geography:  Hartford  Connecticut   
Credit line: Gift of Jack Sayre, 2010
Accession year: 2010