| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00822 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1852 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
1851 Colt Navy Revolver
Description
1851 Colt Navy six shot, single action percussion revolver. Octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS SAM COLT NEW YORK and loading lever underneath. Brass backstrap and trigger guard (originally silver plated) with the left side wooden grip broken in half.
History / Summary
This pistol was found by Corporal Percy Davey, 2nd Division Salvage Company at Amiens on 4 May 1918