Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickeled Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 912 German Military Maps Serial number 37688 with proof

Serial number 37688 with proof BE stamped on barrel

probably from washing

Founded in 1847 by Alexander Annin

The upper side of the magazine housing is marked STEN MK 5 and M/78

Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickeled Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 912 German Military Maps Serial number 37688 with proofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the