Traditions 1851 Navy Revolver .36 cal. 7.5 Blue Barrel Steel Frame

Traditions 1851 Navy Revolver — .36 Cal Steel Frame Cap-and-Ball Percussion Revolver

The .36 caliber 1851 Navy is the original — the caliber Colt designed the Navy around, and the one carried by more Civil War soldiers and Western frontiersmen than any other cap-and-ball revolver. The Traditions 1851 Navy .36 Cal Steel Frame is a premium reproduction that gets the details right: case-hardened steel frame, blued octagonal barrel, brass backstrap and triggerguard, and the iconic roll-engraved naval battle scene on the cylinder.

The steel frame gives this model a durability edge over brass-frame versions — it handles repeated shooting sessions without the frame stretching that can affect timing on high-volume brass-frame revolvers. If you're shooting cowboy action regularly or just want a revolver built to last, the steel frame is the right choice.

Key Specs

• Caliber: .36
• Barrel: 7.5" blued octagonal
• Overall length: 13.5"
• Weight: approx. 2.5–2.6 lbs
• Action: Single-action, cap-and-ball percussion
• Frame: Case-hardened steel
• Backstrap & triggerguard: Brass
• Grip: Walnut Navy-size
• Cylinder: 6-shot with roll-engraved naval scene
• Compatible with: Black powder or Pyrodex, CCI #10 or #11 caps, .375" round balls

Why the .36 Cal?

The .36 caliber delivers mild recoil, excellent accuracy, and the authentic experience of shooting the original Navy design. It's a pleasure to shoot for extended range sessions and a natural fit for cowboy action competition. The steel frame ensures this revolver stays in time and shoots accurately for years of regular use.

Order online for shipping or in-store pickup at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.