This Watervliet ammunition crate is copied from three surviving Colt Navy ammo crate examples that we have seen and /or studied that were shellaced, in lieu of painting.
Civil War cavalry troopers favored the Colt Navy pistol primarily due to its optimal balance, portability, reliability and sufficient stopping power for mounted combat. Its lighter weight compared to the larger Colt Dragoon and Army models made it comfortable for sustained carry on a belt holster rather than a saddle holster, a key advantage for a mounted soldier.
This Watervliet ammunition crate is copied from three surviving Colt Navy ammo crate examples that we have seen and /or studied that were shellaced, in lieu of painting.
Civil War cavalry troopers favored the Colt Navy pistol primarily due to its optimal balance, portability, reliability and sufficient stopping power for mounted combat. Its lighter weight compared to the larger Colt Dragoon and Army models made it comfortable for sustained carry on a belt holster rather than a saddle holster, a key advantage for a mounted soldier.
