CASED ENGRAVED INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

CASED ENGRAVED INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. Beautiful Gustave Young engraved Navy with 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed front sight, silver-plated large brass trigger guard and backstrap with 1-pc ivory grips. It is engraved in typical Young patterns with about 40-50% coverage overall. Bbl lug has the typical fine foliate arabesque patterns with Young’s trademark “bird”. The right side has matching pattern engraving with a flower instead of the bird. A number 2 is stamped on the left bottom of bbl lug, signifying the grade of engraving. The rammer pivot is also engraved much deeper, possibly not by Young, but perhaps an employee in his shop. The frame is also beautifully engraved with typical Young foliate arabesque patterns with a vignette of “Colt’s Patent”. The hammer is engraved with Young’s trademark “hound’s head” on both sides. The trigger guard and backstrap are also nicely engraved and the backstrap has the inscription “Presented to Col. E.R. Eckley by the Officers of 26th Regt”. Accompanied by an original Colt walnut compartment casing that contains a double-sided “Colt’s Patent” Navy flask. It has the angled spout. Also contained in the case is an “L” shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver with blued “Colt’s Patent” two-cavity mold and a sealed paper-covered tin of Eley caps. The case is purple velvet lined. SN 91777. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 15-20% bright original blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. The frame is also a dark brown patina. The cylinder is a medium brown patina, pitted on the backside and retains about 50% naval battle scene. The trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% original silver-plating with freckles on the front strap and some light abuse to the backstrap. Grips are fine with several age lines in the butt, a repair at both toes and retains a beautiful golden yellow color. Strong pitted bore. The case is very fine and sound with faded lining and oil stains in the cylinder area. The flask is fine, showing moderate to heavy wear. The mold retains about 60% original blue with good cavities. The cap tin has a slightly rusted edged lid with minor loss to paper, good label. 4-49961 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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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	390	$18,400.00	CASED ENGRAVED INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 Perc. Beautiful Gustave Young engraved Navy with 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed front sight, silver-plated large brass trigger guard and backstrap with 1-pc ivory grips. It is engraved in typical Young patterns with about 40-50% coverage overall. Bbl lug has the typical fine foliate arabesque patterns with Young’s trademark “bird”. The right side has matching pattern engraving with a flower instead of the bird. A number 2 is stamped on the left bottom of bbl lug, signifying the grade of engraving. The rammer pivot is also engraved much deeper, possibly not by Young, but perhaps an employee in his shop. The frame is also beautifully engraved with typical Young foliate arabesque patterns with a vignette of “Colt’s Patent”. The hammer is engraved with Young’s trademark “hound’s head” on both sides. The trigger guard and backstrap are also nicely engraved and the backstrap has the inscription “Presented to Col. E.R. Eckley by the Officers of 26th Regt”. Accompanied by an original Colt walnut compartment casing that contains a double-sided “Colt’s Patent” Navy flask. It has the angled spout. Also contained in the case is an “L” shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver with blued “Colt’s Patent” two-cavity mold and a sealed paper-covered tin of Eley caps. The case is purple velvet lined. SN 91777. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 15-20% bright original blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. The frame is also a dark brown patina. The cylinder is a medium brown patina, pitted on the backside and retains about 50% naval battle scene. The trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% original silver-plating with freckles on the front strap and some light abuse to the backstrap. Grips are fine with several age lines in the butt, a repair at both toes and retains a beautiful golden yellow color. Strong pitted bore. The case is very fine and sound with faded lining and oil stains in the cylinder area. The flask is fine, showing moderate to heavy wear. The mold retains about 60% original blue with good cavities. The cap tin has a slightly rusted edged lid with minor loss to paper, good label. 4-49961 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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