FINE EARLY THIRD MODEL COLT NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 10917. Cal. 36. This Colt Navy revolver was made early in 1852 with 1-line New York address and small “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame and conforms to other features of early third models with small trigger guard. This is a beautiful survivor of the “Gold Rush Era”. This gun just shows honest wear with no abuse and appears “as found” being much better than the average early Colt Navy. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 10% orig bright finish especially in protected areas. Balance is plum/blue with crisp, sharp edges and good discernible bbl address. Cylinder has tiny traces of blue in protected areas and is overall a matching plum/gray with almost 100% discernible Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer have strong traces of muted case colors with balance plum/silver. Backstrap breech retains 30-40% orig silver plate and has a small bulge in the butt unaffecting the aesthetics . Trigger guard retains 90% orig silver plate with balance of trigger guard and backstrap a yellow patina. Loading assembly is fairly smooth with an overall silver color with traces of case colors on pivot with staining and a couple small dents. Stocks are well fit retaining over 90% of their bright varnish finish with a few scattered storage dings & dents and edge wear with a large sliver inset repair about 1″ long wedge at inside toe of right grip. Mechanically gun functions and bore is well defined and fairly crisp and shiny. 4-51562 JS218 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2210a

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2210a	$3,450.00	FINE EARLY THIRD MODEL COLT NAVY REVOLVER. SN 10917. Cal. 36. This Colt Navy revolver was made early in 1852 with 1-line New York address and small “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame and conforms to other features of early third models with small trigger guard. This is a beautiful survivor of the “Gold Rush Era”. This gun just shows honest wear with no abuse and appears “as found” being much better than the average early Colt Navy. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains about 10% orig bright finish especially in protected areas. Balance is plum/blue with crisp, sharp edges and good discernible bbl address. Cylinder has tiny traces of blue in protected areas and is overall a matching plum/gray with almost 100% discernible Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer have strong traces of muted case colors with balance plum/silver. Backstrap breech retains 30-40% orig silver plate and has a small bulge in the butt unaffecting the aesthetics . Trigger guard retains 90% orig silver plate with balance of trigger guard and backstrap a yellow patina. Loading assembly is fairly smooth with an overall silver color with traces of case colors on pivot with staining and a couple small dents. Stocks are well fit retaining over 90% of their bright varnish finish with a few scattered storage dings & dents and edge wear with a large sliver inset repair about 1″ long wedge at inside toe of right grip. Mechanically gun functions and bore is well defined and fairly crisp and shiny. 4-51562 JS218 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2210a Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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FINE EARLY THIRD MODEL COLT NAVY REVOLVER.