COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2809. Made from previously unfinished parts it has 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address with ejector rod on right side and a loading gate in recoil shield. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and it has an iron trigger guard with brass back strap & 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl bears serial number “8431” along with last three digits “809” of revolver’s serial number. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 75% glossy bright orig factory blue mixed with flaked areas turned to patina. Cyl is a gray/brown patina. Frame retains most of its orig case colors mostly faded to gray on left side with stronger colors in sheltered areas, stronger on right side. Grip is sound, slightly shrunken, with a minor chipped toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59197 JR20 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	773	$4,600.00	COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 2809. Made from previously unfinished parts it has 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address with ejector rod on right side and a loading gate in recoil shield. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and it has an iron trigger guard with brass back strap & 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl bears serial number “8431” along with last three digits “809” of revolver’s serial number. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 75% glossy bright orig factory blue mixed with flaked areas turned to patina. Cyl is a gray/brown patina. Frame retains most of its orig case colors mostly faded to gray on left side with stronger colors in sheltered areas, stronger on right side. Grip is sound, slightly shrunken, with a minor chipped toe and light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59197 JR20 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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