RARE COLT M-1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 125536. 36 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. This standard configuration conforms to other Colt Navies made in 1862 with top bbl flat marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA”. Left side of bbl housing has British proofs as do each chamber of the cylinder. Matching SNs are found throughout, including the stock. There is no SN on cylinder and panel is blank. It is most interesting that the consecutive numbered gun 125535 has a Colt factory letter stating shipment June 6, 1862 in identical configuration to subject here to Colt’s London agency with “canteen style shoulder stock” (SN 125535 was sold cased by Little John’s Auctions, January 23, 2008 as Lot 2102). Our gun has an unknown marking on backstrap which appears to be possibly a stylized British flag forward “M29”. This is a fine example of the rarely encountered Colt with canteen gun stock which was originally patented by Samuel Colt himself (US Patent No 22627, January 18, 1859). CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, grip and stock, cylinder unnumbered as noted. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, brighter & stronger on the pivot. Frame retains 30-40% faded case colors being mostly a medium gray/brown patina and has a hairline crack below the left stock screw which is skewed slightly forward with a corresponding slight bulge to frame rear of screw. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a hammered area over one chamber, which measures about 3/4″ x 1/4″ with no readily apparent damage to interior of chamber which appears smooth an orig. Ormsby Naval battle scene is overall 80% visible. Iron trigger guard & back strap retain traces of blue in most sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear on the edges with heavy wear from the stock yoke and overall retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Stock, yoke & buttplate retain most of their orig silver finish with some flaking on the top of the yoke and edge wear on the buttplate. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & dings and a couple of small gouges and retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Canteen cap & chain are orig. 4-48094 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1310

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1310	$23,000.00	RARE COLT M-1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK. SN 125536. 36 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. This standard configuration conforms to other Colt Navies made in 1862 with top bbl flat marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA”. Left side of bbl housing has British proofs as do each chamber of the cylinder. Matching SNs are found throughout, including the stock. There is no SN on cylinder and panel is blank. It is most interesting that the consecutive numbered gun 125535 has a Colt factory letter stating shipment June 6, 1862 in identical configuration to subject here to Colt’s London agency with “canteen style shoulder stock” (SN 125535 was sold cased by Little John’s Auctions, January 23, 2008 as Lot 2102). Our gun has an unknown marking on backstrap which appears to be possibly a stylized British flag forward “M29”. This is a fine example of the rarely encountered Colt with canteen gun stock which was originally patented by Samuel Colt himself (US Patent No 22627, January 18, 1859). CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge, grip and stock, cylinder unnumbered as noted. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, brighter & stronger on the pivot. Frame retains 30-40% faded case colors being mostly a medium gray/brown patina and has a hairline crack below the left stock screw which is skewed slightly forward with a corresponding slight bulge to frame rear of screw. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a hammered area over one chamber, which measures about 3/4″ x 1/4″ with no readily apparent damage to interior of chamber which appears smooth an orig. Ormsby Naval battle scene is overall 80% visible. Iron trigger guard & back strap retain traces of blue in most sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear on the edges with heavy wear from the stock yoke and overall retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Stock, yoke & buttplate retain most of their orig silver finish with some flaking on the top of the yoke and edge wear on the buttplate. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & dings and a couple of small gouges and retains about all of its bright orig varnish. Canteen cap & chain are orig. 4-48094 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1310 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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RARE COLT M-1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH MATCHING CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK.