what is written on top/side of barrel. what dates are shown ????????
@1851
It was made in 1974.
1867
made about 1852
Colt 1851 Navy sn 179639 was made in 1864 (175000-179999)
Need serial number to answer. Go to proofhouse.com to look up.
if your '51 navy is original (not repro) and no '0' in front of serial number, then made about 1853.................................. i have a 1851 also serial number 56870 could you tell me mine.at cortez@wildblue.net
Call Colt and they will tell you when it was made by the sn
colt fronter six shooter serial # 1186654
A Colt 1903 hammerless .32 with that serial number was made in 1919.
The Colt 1911 government model with that serial number was made in 1919,
Your colt was made in 1966.