This video from Brownells Gun Tech explores a Colt 1851 Navy revolver attributed to the legendary Wild Bill Hickok. Presented by Keith Ford and featuring insights from Joel Colander of Rock Island Auction Co., the video discusses the gun's provenance, including its connection to the Buffalo Bill Museum and historical research by Hickok historian Joseph Rosa. Factors like matching serial numbers, ivory grips, and historical accounts support the attribution, despite the gun not being in mint condition. The video highlights its condition, including holster wear and well-preserved engraving and grips, and touches upon its sale for a surprisingly low price after Hickok's death.
This NRA Gun of the Week video features an in-depth look at the Uberti USA "Wild Bill" 1851 Navy Conversion revolver. The review highlights its tribute to the legendary gunfighter James "Wild Bill" Hickok, its modern-day usability for collectors and range enthusiasts, and its historical significance as a Richards-Mason-pattern conversion. The video details its .38 Spl. chambering, open-top design, ivory-style stocks, color-case-hardened finish, engraved cylinder, and traditional sights, contrasting it with original cap-and-ball models. The 7.5" octagonal blued barrel and the functional loading gate with a bored-through cylinder are also examined.
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