Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver, serial no. 12240

Manufacturer Samuel Colt American

Engraver Engraving attributed to Georg H. Sterzing American

1863

Not on view

This pistol was presented by the Colt factory to American journalist and politician Horace Greeley (1811–1872).

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Title: Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver, serial no. 12240
Manufacturer: Samuel Colt (American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862)
Engraver: Engraving attributed to Georg H. Sterzing (American (born Germany), Saxony 1799 or 1800–probably ca. 1871/72 Hartford, Connecticut)
Date: 1863
Geography: Hartford, Connecticut
Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut
Medium: Steel, brass, wood (walnut)
Dimensions: L. 12 3/4 in. (32.39 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm); Cal. .36 in. (9.1 mm)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers
Credit Line: Gift of John E. Parsons, 1955
Object Number: 55.206.2
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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