COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 32180. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has caliber marking. Silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with the last 4 digits of SN in the backstrap channel. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene and all 6 safetypins crisp. The 1861 Navy was a streamlined improvement over the model 1851 Navy with only about 38,000 produced in the period 1861-1873. This model was considered to be one of the most esthetically pleasing of all the Colts and was very popular with both the Army and Navy during the Civil War and later saw hard service on the frontier during the great westward expansion. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 25-30% strong orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina and has small nicks and dings around the wedge slot. Frame and hammer retain mottled dark case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Cylinder is a mottled blue brown patina with vise marks on opposite sides and a series of small dings in one area and overall retains about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver in sheltered areas, being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate edge wear with small nicks and dings and retains 85-90% strong orig varnish. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-39454 JR189 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2326	$2,242.00	COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 32180. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has caliber marking. Silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with the last 4 digits of SN in the backstrap channel. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene and all 6 safetypins crisp. The 1861 Navy was a streamlined improvement over the model 1851 Navy with only about 38,000 produced in the period 1861-1873. This model was considered to be one of the most esthetically pleasing of all the Colts and was very popular with both the Army and Navy during the Civil War and later saw hard service on the frontier during the great westward expansion. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 25-30% strong orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina and has small nicks and dings around the wedge slot. Frame and hammer retain mottled dark case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Cylinder is a mottled blue brown patina with vise marks on opposite sides and a series of small dings in one area and overall retains about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver in sheltered areas, being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip shows moderate edge wear with small nicks and dings and retains 85-90% strong orig varnish. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-39454 JR189 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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