Traditions 1851 Navy Features

Union Army soldiers relied on many different types of sidearms for short range and close quarters combat. The revolver was unique in that it had the ability to fire several rounds per minute before having to reload. Revolvers were typically issued to officers and mounted soldiers, however some were purchased privately or found on the battlefield by infantrymen.

Distinguished by its octagon barrel and lever style loader, the 1851 helped to begin both the expansion of the West and the Civil War. The 1851 Navy is commonly considered to be one of gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok’s favorite handguns. The British government licensed the manufacturing rights and produced what is commonly known as the London Model. This Traditions revolver features an 7.375” octagonal barrel, brass frame, brass guard, and walnut grip. The Traditions 1851 Navy is available in .36 caliber, weighs 2.5 lbs., and is 13.5” in length.

Traditions 1851 Navy Specifications

• Type: Pistol: Muzzle Loader
• Model Series: Black Powder Revolvers
• Model Specific: 1851 Navy Brass
• Caliber/Gauge: 36 Black Powder
• Capacity: 6
• Barrel Length: 7.375 in.
• Minimum/Overall Length: 13.5 in
• Safety: Manual Safety
• Frame Finish: Brass
• Front Sight: Bead
• Grips: Walnut
• Features: Uses #10 Musket Cap
• Finish: Blue, Brass
• Firing System: External Hammer
• Frame Material: Brass
• Trigger Guard: Brass
• Barrel Configuration: Single
• Barrel Description: Octagonal