Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and Accessories
Gustave Young|Samuel Colt
ca. 1853–54 · Steel, brass, silver, wood, copper, tin, lead, paper · Arms and Armor
Gustave Young (1827–1895), a German-born craftsman, engraved firearms with intricate and elaborate ornament for Colt in Hartford, Connecticut, and Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts. His posthumous fame among firearms collectors caused the decoration on many pieces to be misattributed to his hand. Therefore, as one of the few documented examples of Young's work, this pistol is of primary importance as a touchstone for understanding his style and technique.
- Artist
- Gustave Young|Samuel Colt
- Date
- ca. 1853–54
- Medium
- Steel, brass, silver, wood, copper, tin, lead, paper
- Culture
- American, Hartford, Connecticut
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of Jack Sayre, 2010
