Original U.S. Civil War Era Navy Proofed Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 4382 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets The Percussion lock is well

The Percussion lock is well marked on the lock plate tail with CROWN / V

The fore stock has some steel barrel bands

but unfortunately it is too worn for us to read

There are no cracks or major chips in the pearl handles as well

Original U.S. Civil War Era Navy Proofed Colt Model 1851 Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 4382 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets The Percussion lock is wellOriginal 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