COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 183803. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York address & dovetailed brass based German silver bladefront sight. It has brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver was produced in early 1865 & could possibly have seen service in Civil War. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Rammer is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 85% orig blue with flaked areas turned to patina. It has a few light nicks on edges & nicks around wedge slot. Frame retains about 50% thin faded case colors with balance a gray patina. Hammer has light pitting on sides. Grip frame is without silver plating & is a fine mustard patina. Grip is sound with a chipped left toe & moderate edge wear with a few small nicks & scratches & retains about 85% orig varnish. Cylinder is a gray patina with some nicks along front edge, with three of safety pins prominent & retains 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene. Crisp mechanics, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-56529 JR243 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	186	$6,612.00	COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 183803. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York address & dovetailed brass based German silver bladefront sight. It has brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver was produced in early 1865 & could possibly have seen service in Civil War. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Rammer is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 85% orig blue with flaked areas turned to patina. It has a few light nicks on edges & nicks around wedge slot. Frame retains about 50% thin faded case colors with balance a gray patina. Hammer has light pitting on sides. Grip frame is without silver plating & is a fine mustard patina. Grip is sound with a chipped left toe & moderate edge wear with a few small nicks & scratches & retains about 85% orig varnish. Cylinder is a gray patina with some nicks along front edge, with three of safety pins prominent & retains 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene. Crisp mechanics, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-56529 JR243 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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