Colt's Signature Series 1851 Navy is a modern production of the .36 caliber percussion revolver, this one serial 32527 and made in the 1990s. It wears a 7.5-inch octagon barrel, a six-shot cylinder with the etched scene, blued finish, case hardened frame and loading rod, walnut grips, and a silver plated trigger guard and back strap that carry the Sam Colt signature. Condition is very good, with light handling marks on the silver plating, and the original box is included. SKU 57568, listed used.

For a New Jersey shooter this is a range and collector piece rather than a carry gun. As a percussion revolver it belongs on a club line with the black powder crowd, where the slower loading pace is part of the appeal. The 7.5-inch barrel gives a long sight radius for paper at modest distances. Handgun permit rules still apply to the purchase, so file for your Permit to Purchase before ordering and keep the one handgun per 30 days limit in mind.

Key features

• .36 caliber percussion, 7.5-inch octagon barrel
• Six-shot etched cylinder
• Blued finish, case hardened frame and loading rod
• Walnut grips, silver plated guard and back strap
• Original box included

This revolver goes to the New Jersey FFL dealer you pick, who completes the handgun permit paperwork and State Police check before release.