Colt Model 1861 Navy Serial No. 1 | The Gun Vault #13 - Cody Firearms Museum

Published on November 18, 2016
Duration: 2:50

This video showcases the Colt Model 1861 Navy, serial number one, at the Cody Firearms Museum. It highlights the firearm's unique fluted cylinder, its manufacture date of April 9, 1861, and its historical ownership by Private Caleb Slate of a New York Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. The museum's extensive collection and its significance are also emphasized.

Quick Summary

The Colt Model 1861 Navy, serial number one, at the Cody Firearms Museum features a rare fluted cylinder, unlike later models with engraved scenes. This firearm is historically significant as it belonged to Civil War Private Caleb Slate, who carried it during his service.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction to Cody Firearms Museum
  2. 00:39Civil War Exhibit and Colt 1861 Navy S/N 1
  3. 00:59Unique Fluted Cylinder Feature
  4. 01:13Tracing the Gun to Soldier Caleb Slate
  5. 01:44Caleb Slate's Service and Discharge
  6. 01:51Second Bull Run and Post-Service History
  7. 02:02Acquisition and Loan to Museum
  8. 02:25Visiting the Cody Firearms Museum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the Colt Model 1861 Navy, serial number one, at the Cody Firearms Museum?

The Colt Model 1861 Navy, serial number one, is notable for its fluted cylinder, a feature found on early production models instead of the typical engraved scene. It is also historically significant for being traceable to a specific Civil War soldier, Private Caleb Slate.

Who was Caleb Slate and what was his connection to the Colt Model 1861 Navy?

Caleb Slate was a private in a New York Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. He purchased this Colt Model 1861 Navy before enlisting and carried it as his sidearm throughout his service until his medical discharge in 1862.

Where is the Cody Firearms Museum located and what does it house?

The Cody Firearms Museum is located in Cody, Wyoming, as part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It houses nearly 7,000 historically significant firearms and over 20,000 firearms-related artifacts, covering a vast historical range.

Why is the Colt Model 1861 Navy, serial number one, considered rare?

This particular Colt Model 1861 Navy is rare due to its serial number one status, its unique fluted cylinder, and the ability to trace its ownership directly to a Civil War soldier, Caleb Slate, along with its original holster.

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