This is a very nice example of a factory engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver manufactured in 1862. This 4th Model Navy Revolver has the characteristic large round trigger guard, capping channel in the recoil shield cut-out and thin contour loading lever catch. The barrel is fitted with German silver front sight blade mounted in a dovetail at the muzzle. The top barrel flat is marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" in an engraved panel and "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame surrounded by engraved scroll work. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene and "COLTS PATENT No.2993". A "C" is stamped on the left rear of the trigger guard bow and an "E" is stamped above or below the serial number which indicates the revolver was designated for special finish or engraving at the factory. The complete serial number "132993" is located on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number "2993" is stamped on the loading lever and cylinder, and "32993" on the wedge and arbor pin. The revolver is factory engraved with Germanic scroll work on a punch-dot background by Master Engraver Gustave Young. The hammer is engraved with Youngs characteristic wolf head motif. The engraving is very similar to the embellishment on the Model 1851 Navy Revolver, serial number "132969/E", illustrated on page 139 of "THE COLT ENGRAVING BOOK", Volume One by R.L. Wilson and described by Wilson as "modified Gustave Young scroll style". The engraving coverage is what Wilson describes as "Style number 2 engraving". The barrel and cylinder are finished blue, silver plated grip frame and casehardened remaining parts. The revolver is fitted with a smooth nicely figured fancy one-piece varnished walnut grip. The revolver comes in a factory English style mahogany case with five compartments and purple velvet lining. In the case is an Eley Bros. cap tin (partially full), blue iron double cavity bullet mold for balls and conical bullets marked "D" on the bottom of the right leg, combination nipple wrench/screw-driver, brass American Flask & Cap Co. Coat of Arms pattern powder flask with fixed charger embossed with crossed revolvers, stars, eagle with crossed flags and a cannon and a package of combustible envelope cartridges, (partially open).