Typical settings: classic Westerns, frontier dramas, Civil War–era stories, and character-forward period productions.
This non-firing replica revolver is modeled after the M1851 Navy, also known as the Colt Navy 1851, a .36-caliber percussion revolver designed by Samuel Colt. Widely used throughout the mid-19th century, the Navy revolver became one of the most recognizable sidearms of both the American Civil War and the emerging Western frontier.
Historically, the Colt Navy 1851 was valued for its balance, accuracy, and reliability, seeing service with both Union and Confederate forces as well as extensive civilian use. Brass-framed variants, while less common than steel-framed military examples, were frequently associated with privately owned and embellished revolvers, reflecting personal taste rather than regulation issue.
Cinematically, brass-framed Navy revolvers are often used to suggest individuality, status, or flair. Film and television productions frequently place them with gamblers, gunfighters, and stylized frontier characters, where decorative finishes help visually distinguish personalities on screen. This aesthetic tradition traces back to classic Western cinema and continues in modern period storytelling.
Manufactured in Spain by Denix, a respected replica maker founded in 1967, this non-firing replica is constructed of metal and features a rotating cylinder and a simulated loading and firing mechanism. Finished with a nickel-plated barrel and cylinder, a brass frame, and faux pearl grips, it offers a visually striking interpretation suitable for character-driven roles. It is set safe and intended for film, television, theater, rehearsal, reenactment, and display use only.
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