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1215
$6,210.00

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 72635. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York address, 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock lug screws. It has the very scarce silver plated iron grip frame and a lanyard loop installed just above the trigger guard. It has 1-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except the wedge which is numbered “6920”. The bbl, frame, cylinder & hammer all retain a medium to dark even patina with a few scattered spots of light pitting. The back strap & trigger guard retain 50-60% original silver plating with some moderate pitting on the front strap and lighter pitting on the back strap. The grips have chipped toes and minor nicks & scratches elsewhere and retain about 90% old varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52123 JR840 (3,500-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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