FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PATRIOTIC IVORY GRIPS.

SN 13476. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA” with dashes. Left side of frame marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and a small “36 CAL” on left rear of trigger guard. German silver front sight, smooth unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene; brass grip frame and carved “certifiable antique ivory” grips with most unusual carving of Lady Liberty slaying a sea serpent on left grip. This gun was made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and this most unusual depiction of Lady Liberty slaying a serpent where the serpent no doubt represents the Confederacy. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining much orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching, partial SNs found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, arbor and wedge. There are no SNs internally on ivory stocks or ivory grips, but grips are made in correct Colt style with beveled edges and are made with 2 slabs adjoined by screwed wood blocks which is most typical of Colt factory guns of the Civil War era. Stocks fit into frame well, but appear slightly smaller than the overall grip frame. Bbl retains about 30% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain about 30% case color with balance being silver/grey with staining and rust on loading arm. Cylinder is an even medium grey/plum patina with traces of blue in safety slots and retains rolled 90% naval battle scene. Grip frame and trigger guard retain about 20% of their orig silver plating with balance a yellow mustard patina. Gun is mechanically sound, crisp fine rifling in bright bore. 49059-61 JS IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3178

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3178	$5,750.00	FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PATRIOTIC IVORY GRIPS. SN 13476. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA” with dashes. Left side of frame marked with small “COLTS PATENT” and a small “36 CAL” on left rear of trigger guard. German silver front sight, smooth unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene; brass grip frame and carved “certifiable antique ivory” grips with most unusual carving of Lady Liberty slaying a sea serpent on left grip. This gun was made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and this most unusual depiction of Lady Liberty slaying a serpent where the serpent no doubt represents the Confederacy. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining much orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine overall. All matching, partial SNs found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, arbor and wedge. There are no SNs internally on ivory stocks or ivory grips, but grips are made in correct Colt style with beveled edges and are made with 2 slabs adjoined by screwed wood blocks which is most typical of Colt factory guns of the Civil War era. Stocks fit into frame well, but appear slightly smaller than the overall grip frame. Bbl retains about 30% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain about 30% case color with balance being silver/grey with staining and rust on loading arm. Cylinder is an even medium grey/plum patina with traces of blue in safety slots and retains rolled 90% naval battle scene. Grip frame and trigger guard retain about 20% of their orig silver plating with balance a yellow mustard patina. Gun is mechanically sound, crisp fine rifling in bright bore. 49059-61 JS IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3178 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER WITH CARVED PATRIOTIC IVORY GRIPS.