Skip to main contentThe Met CollectionSearch ArtColt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and AccessoriesColt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and AccessoriesManufacturer Samuel Colt AmericanEngraver Engraved by Gustave Young American, born Prussiaca. 1853–54Not on view Gustave Young (1827–1895), a German-born craftsman, engraved firearms with intricate and elaborate ornament for Colt in Hartford, Connecticut, and Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts. His posthumous fame among firearms collectors caused the decoration on many pieces to be misattributed to his hand. Therefore, as one of the few documented examples of Young's work, this pistol is of primary importance as a touchstone for understanding his style and technique.Side 1Public DomainShareDownload ImageEnlarge ImageA slider containing 3 items.Press the down key to skip to the last item.
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Title:Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and Accessories
Engraver:Engraved by Gustave Young (American (born Germany), Benshausen, Thuringia 1827–1895 Springfield, Massachusetts)
Date:ca. 1853–54
Geography:Hartford, Connecticut
Culture:American, Hartford, Connecticut
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
Credit Line:Gift of Jack Sayre, 2010
Object Number:2010.481a–l
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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