COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 58412. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The 3rd Model rnd brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a partially visible cartouche and right side has a cartouche that appears to be “RHKW” (Capt. Robert Henry Kirkwood Whilely) which are reversed. Capt. Whilely’s cartouche should be on the left side since he was the inspector. The sub-inspector’s cartouche should be on the right side. Cylinder has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains a dark blue refinish including frame & hammer; trigger guard & backstrap show a light mustard patina. Grip, which may be a replacement is sound with a couple of small nicks and retains most of a restored finish. Cylinder is matching restored blue with two areas of fine pitting consistent with long term storage in a holster and shows 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Would make an outstanding shooter. 4-48750 JR370 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2139	$2,875.00	COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 58412. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The 3rd Model rnd brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a partially visible cartouche and right side has a cartouche that appears to be “RHKW” (Capt. Robert Henry Kirkwood Whilely) which are reversed. Capt. Whilely’s cartouche should be on the left side since he was the inspector. The sub-inspector’s cartouche should be on the right side. Cylinder has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains a dark blue refinish including frame & hammer; trigger guard & backstrap show a light mustard patina. Grip, which may be a replacement is sound with a couple of small nicks and retains most of a restored finish. Cylinder is matching restored blue with two areas of fine pitting consistent with long term storage in a holster and shows 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Would make an outstanding shooter. 4-48750 JR370 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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