EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 19127. Cal. 36. Probably Confederate used Colt with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York City address with replacement dovetailed German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and a small fixed rear sight dovetailed through address. It has 3-screw frame with small “COLT’S PATENT” on left front side with silver plated brass grip frame with small rnd trigger guard & very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a Confederate-style left hand Slim Jim holster made of heavy belting leather with coarse decorated front side with sewn back edge, without plug, and a sturdy sewn & riveted belt loop on back. Holster has carried this revolver for a very long time as it has a bump where the rear sight is located. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fair, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains, being a worn mottled gray/brown patina with light scattered pitting. Cylinder is moderately battered with no Ormsby Naval battle scene remaining. Frame screws have been dressed while grip frame screws all have slipped slots. Grip has a chipped toe with some scattered battering on bottom, shows heavy wear with dark hand worn finish. Rammer pivot screw & bbl lug screw have been dressed. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting and a few spots of heavier pitting. Holster is strong, having been restitched, and retains a wonderful dark russet finish. 4-59619 JR384 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1385	$2,300.00	EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 19127. Cal. 36. Probably Confederate used Colt with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York City address with replacement dovetailed German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and a small fixed rear sight dovetailed through address. It has 3-screw frame with small “COLT’S PATENT” on left front side with silver plated brass grip frame with small rnd trigger guard & very nicely figured 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a Confederate-style left hand Slim Jim holster made of heavy belting leather with coarse decorated front side with sewn back edge, without plug, and a sturdy sewn & riveted belt loop on back. Holster has carried this revolver for a very long time as it has a bump where the rear sight is located. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fair, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains, being a worn mottled gray/brown patina with light scattered pitting. Cylinder is moderately battered with no Ormsby Naval battle scene remaining. Frame screws have been dressed while grip frame screws all have slipped slots. Grip has a chipped toe with some scattered battering on bottom, shows heavy wear with dark hand worn finish. Rammer pivot screw & bbl lug screw have been dressed. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting and a few spots of heavier pitting. Holster is strong, having been restitched, and retains a wonderful dark russet finish. 4-59619 JR384 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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