Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this black powder percussion revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Connecticut Valley Arms 1851 Colt Navy Replica.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Amari San Marco / Connecticut Valley Arms
Model: 1851 Colt Navy Replica
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Finish: Blue with Brass Frame
Barrel Length: 4" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: V-Cut Rear (Front Sight Missing)
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Black Powder; Percussion
Markings: Standard / The barrel flat is stamped with “A.S.M. - BLACK POWDER ONLY MADE IN ITALY.” / The top of the barrel reads “CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC,” and the frame features the circular stamped CVA logo. / The roll-engraved cylinder scene depicts the Battle of Campeche (May 16, 1843), a historic naval battle involving the Texas Navy. It includes the original text “COLTS PATENT No.” to mimic the historic 1851 Colt design.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi San Marco / Connecticut Valley Arms 1851 Colt Navy Replica is an Italian-made reproduction of the iconic 1851 Colt Navy revolver, manufactured by Armi San Marco (A.S.M.) for Connecticut Valley Arms during the late 20th century. Chambered in .36 caliber and operating via a traditional black powder percussion system, this replica closely follows the profile and handling characteristics of the original Colt Navy design while incorporating a brass frame inspired by Confederate-era adaptations produced during the American Civil War. The revolver features a blued finish with a 4-inch octagonal barrel, smooth walnut grips, and the classic roll-engraved cylinder scene depicting the Battle of Campeche, complete with period-style “COLTS PATENT No.” markings intended to replicate the appearance of original 19th-century Colts. Markings including “A.S.M. - BLACK POWDER ONLY MADE IN ITALY” and “CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC.” confirm its Italian manufacture and U.S. importation through CVA. The straight, non-rebated cylinder profile further supports its identification as a historically correct .36 caliber configuration, as original 1851 Navy revolvers were produced exclusively in .36 caliber. While visually faithful to the classic Colt percussion revolver, the brass-framed construction is intended strictly for use with black powder or approved substitutes and should never be used with modern smokeless ammunition.
Contents:
Model: 1851 Colt Navy Replica
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Finish: Blue with Brass Frame
Barrel Length: 4" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: V-Cut Rear (Front Sight Missing)
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Black Powder; Percussion
Markings: Standard / The barrel flat is stamped with “A.S.M. - BLACK POWDER ONLY MADE IN ITALY.” / The top of the barrel reads “CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC,” and the frame features the circular stamped CVA logo. / The roll-engraved cylinder scene depicts the Battle of Campeche (May 16, 1843), a historic naval battle involving the Texas Navy. It includes the original text “COLTS PATENT No.” to mimic the historic 1851 Colt design.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi San Marco / Connecticut Valley Arms 1851 Colt Navy Replica is an Italian-made reproduction of the iconic 1851 Colt Navy revolver, manufactured by Armi San Marco (A.S.M.) for Connecticut Valley Arms during the late 20th century. Chambered in .36 caliber and operating via a traditional black powder percussion system, this replica closely follows the profile and handling characteristics of the original Colt Navy design while incorporating a brass frame inspired by Confederate-era adaptations produced during the American Civil War. The revolver features a blued finish with a 4-inch octagonal barrel, smooth walnut grips, and the classic roll-engraved cylinder scene depicting the Battle of Campeche, complete with period-style “COLTS PATENT No.” markings intended to replicate the appearance of original 19th-century Colts. Markings including “A.S.M. - BLACK POWDER ONLY MADE IN ITALY” and “CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS INC.” confirm its Italian manufacture and U.S. importation through CVA. The straight, non-rebated cylinder profile further supports its identification as a historically correct .36 caliber configuration, as original 1851 Navy revolvers were produced exclusively in .36 caliber. While visually faithful to the classic Colt percussion revolver, the brass-framed construction is intended strictly for use with black powder or approved substitutes and should never be used with modern smokeless ammunition.
Contents:
This example will ship with all contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1178855142 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-07 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
2.25 |
