Typical settings: classic Western films, Civil War–era civilian scenes, frontier dramas, 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. Introduced in the mid-19th century, the Navy revolver became one of the most widely used and admired handguns of the American Civil War era.
Historically, the Colt Navy 1851 was valued for its balance, accuracy, and reliability, seeing use by both Union and Confederate forces as well as extensive civilian ownership. While standard military examples were utilitarian, engraved and embellished versions were typically privately owned, reflecting status, wealth, or personal style rather than regulation issue.
Cinematically, the Colt Navy 1851 is a cornerstone of Western storytelling. It appears prominently in classic films such as The Outlaw Josey Wales, Tombstone, and Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy, where its distinctive profile helped define the visual language of the Old West. Decorative finishes like gold and nickel are often used on screen to distinguish influential, notorious, or larger-than-life characters.
Manufactured in Spain by Denix, a respected replica maker founded in 1967, this non-firing replica is constructed of metal with a rotating cylinder and a simulated loading and firing mechanism. Finished in engraved gold and nickel, it is designed for visual impact while remaining set safe for film, television, theater, rehearsal, reenactment, and display use only.
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