SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 432. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, tall brass pin front sight that is a replacement and a 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame is marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Conversion is usual Richards style and is one of the approximate 3,800 revolvers manufactured from previously unused parts. These revolvers were produced in the period 1872-1873 and usually saw very hard service on the American Frontier and remained in service for many years until being completely replaced by center fire revolvers. They rarely are found today in complete orig configuration with high orig finish. Most usually they are near relic state. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a smooth dark patina. Frame, conversion ring, hammer retain about 99% brilliant orig case colors, turned a little dark on top edge of hammer. Cyl retains 50-60% orig blue with loss areas also flaked to a dark patina and shows about 98% crisp Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip shows light edge wear with 3 or 4 small dings on right side and overall retains about 97-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. (WG-047) 4-51066 JR359 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2033

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2033	$0.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 432. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, tall brass pin front sight that is a replacement and a 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of frame is marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 6-chambers with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. Conversion is usual Richards style and is one of the approximate 3,800 revolvers manufactured from previously unused parts. These revolvers were produced in the period 1872-1873 and usually saw very hard service on the American Frontier and remained in service for many years until being completely replaced by center fire revolvers. They rarely are found today in complete orig configuration with high orig finish. Most usually they are near relic state. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 40-50% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a smooth dark patina. Frame, conversion ring, hammer retain about 99% brilliant orig case colors, turned a little dark on top edge of hammer. Cyl retains 50-60% orig blue with loss areas also flaked to a dark patina and shows about 98% crisp Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip shows light edge wear with 3 or 4 small dings on right side and overall retains about 97-98% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May have been fired, but if so very little. (WG-047) 4-51066 JR359 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2033 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.