Marine revolvers

[Dave Shooter]

Got a question for the historians.  What, if any, cap and ball revolvers were used by the US Marines?

I've got an old friend and mentor who flew on phrogs in Vietnam.  He's into guns but doesn't have any cap and ball.  Was thinking of getting him a gift.

[ssb73q]

Hi Dave, an internet search suggests:

Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
Colt M1861 Navy

BTW, where is Hawg who would definitely know?

Regards,
Richard

[Len]

Hi Dave, an internet search suggests:

Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
Colt M1861 Navy

BTW, where is Hawg who would definitely know?

Regards,
Richard

[Len]

Hawg has been absent without leave for 2 months, and Sam is closing in

[Calibre58]

Dave:   I suggest that the 1851 and 1861 Navy's with the "US" stamp on the frame were issued to the Navy and Marines back in the day.   ....Jim

[Captainkirk]

Hawg did the *unthinkable* and done got hissef hitched again. He's moving into a new (old) house and restoring it, no internet service yet.

[ssb73q]

Hi, Hawg is still kicking, see:

http://1858remington.com/discuss/index.php/topic,11835.msg201089.html#msg201089

Regards,
Richard