Statements (212)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapons
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
revolvers with rotating cylinder
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| gptkbp:accessories |
holsters and loading tools
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| gptkbp:action |
single-action
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkb:American_history gptkb:American_West gptkb:military_history gptkb:outlaws gptkb:Cowboy frontier life Western expansion lawmen collectors' markets firearms history antique firearms firearms legislation gunfighters |
| gptkbp:barrel_length |
7.5 inches
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| gptkbp:barrel_type |
gptkb:steel
octagonal barrel |
| gptkbp:caliber |
.36
.36 caliber |
| gptkbp:capacity |
gptkb:6
6 rounds |
| gptkbp:collectibility |
highly collectible
highly sought after by collectors highly collectible among enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:collector's_market |
high demand
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
black powder
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| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:military_history
featured in films and literature symbol of the American West featured in literature law enforcement history symbol of the American frontier symbol of the Old West firearms history collector's item featured in Western films used in reenactments collectible firearm icon of American history associated with lawmen and outlaws popular among gun enthusiasts icon of the Old West |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
part of American folklore
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| gptkbp:current_condition |
varies based on condition
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Samuel_Colt
percussion designed by Samuel Colt |
| gptkbp:design_features |
octagonal barrel
checkered grip brass trigger guard engraved cylinder distinctive naval scene engraving fluted cylinder |
| gptkbp:design_influence |
influenced later revolver designs
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Samuel_Colt
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| gptkbp:disassembly |
simple disassembly for cleaning
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| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
featured in museums
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
historical use in the Wild West
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
Western films
historical dramas |
| gptkbp:finish |
gptkb:blue
blued blueing blue steel blue and case hardened blue and case-hardened |
| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
cap and ball
percussion cap |
| gptkbp:fuselage_material |
brass
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| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
symbol of the American West
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
widely used in the 19th century
adopted by various military forces popular among civilians and military used in naval conflicts popular among civilians and military personnel popular among sailors and naval officers developed during the revolver revolution |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
documented in military records
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:Gunfight_at_the_O._K._Corral Western Expansion |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
used by famous outlaws
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
mid-19th century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
used during the American Civil War
popular during the American Civil War popular among soldiers widely used during the American Civil War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Colt_Paterson
European revolvers earlier percussion revolvers |
| gptkbp:introduced_in |
1850
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:19th_century
historical exhibitions gun shows re-enactments |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains iconic in firearm history
|
| gptkbp:length |
12 inches
13 inches |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular cleaning
requires lubrication requires proper storage |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
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| gptkbp:market_period |
1850s to 1870s
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| gptkbp:marketed_as |
military and civilian markets
Navy revolver |
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:steel
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| gptkbp:mechanism_of_action |
revolving cylinder
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| gptkbp:media |
depicted in video games
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
yes
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| gptkbp:model |
Model 1850
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| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
symbol of the Old West
important in American firearm history |
| gptkbp:notable_collection |
military historians
antique collectors firearms enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
octagonal barrel
brass trigger guard engraved models available |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
sold at auctions for high prices
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| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:John_Wesley_Hardin
gptkb:Billy_the_Kid gptkb:Confederate_soldiers gptkb:Union_Army gptkb:Buffalo_Bill_Cody gptkb:Jesse_James gptkb:Wild_Bill_Hickok gptkb:Doc_Holliday |
| gptkbp:number_of_engines |
gptkb:steel
gptkb:6 rotating six-shot cylinder six rounds |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
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| gptkbp:produces |
approximately 250,000
over 250,000 |
| gptkbp:production_location |
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:production_years |
1850-1873
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| gptkbp:recoil |
moderate
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| gptkbp:related_event |
various historical battles
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| gptkbp:related_figures |
used by famous outlaws
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Colt_1873_Single_Action_Army
gptkb:Colt_1849_Pocket_Revolver gptkb:Colt_1860_Army_Revolver gptkb:Colt_1871-72_Open_Top gptkb:Colt_Single_Action_Army gptkb:Colt_1861_Navy_Revolver gptkb:Colt_Manufacturing_Company gptkb:Colt_1855_Revolving_Rifle historical firearms black powder firearms Civil War firearms Colt 1862 Police Positive percussion revolvers |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Colt_1860_Army_Revolver
gptkb:Colt_1861_Navy_Revolver |
| gptkbp:replica_availability |
available as replicas
available in various calibers |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
available from various manufacturers
produced by various manufacturers |
| gptkbp:restoration |
often restored by collectors
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
manual safety
no modern safety features half-cock notch no manual safety trigger guard |
| gptkbp:sights |
fixed
fixed front sight |
| gptkbp:speed |
cap and ball
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| gptkbp:strap_material |
gptkb:wood
walnut |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Colt_1860_Army_Revolver
gptkb:Colt_1861_Navy_Revolver |
| gptkbp:trigger_type |
gptkb:single
single-action trigger standard trigger |
| gptkbp:type |
black powder revolver
cap and ball revolver |
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:Union_Army gptkb:United_States_Navy |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:television_shows Western films historical reenactments various films |
| gptkbp:used_in_law_enforcement |
historically used by lawmen
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| gptkbp:user_experience |
known for accuracy and reliability
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| gptkbp:values |
varies based on condition
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| gptkbp:variant |
Sheriff's Model
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver (London Model) Colt 1851 Navy Revolver with ivory grips Colt 1851 Navy Revolver with steel frame London Model London model Navy Model Colt 1851 Navy Revolver (Brass Frame) |
| gptkbp:weight |
2.5 pounds
2.5 lbs |
| gptkbp:year_established |
1850
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Colt_Single_Action_Army_Model_1873
gptkb:Colt_1861_Navy_Revolver gptkb:Colt_Model_1849_Pocket_Revolver |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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