SCARCE LONDON 1851 NAVY WITH IRON GUARD.

SN 2173. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl, brass cone front sight, marked on top “ADDRESS COL. COLT. LONDON”. Left side of bbl with provisional proofs, left side of frame marked “COLT’S PATENT”. Six shot rnd cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene and provisional proofs. Large guard, iron straps. 1-pc walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good, metal surfaces with scattered staining and minor salt and pepper pitting throughout. Approximately 30% cyl scene remains. Backstrap and trigger guard have turned dark, grips are very good though slightly under-sized with scattered handling marks and minor impressions. Mechanics are good. Bore is very good with scattered light pits. 49973-83 JSL126 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1221

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1221	$0.00	SCARCE LONDON 1851 NAVY WITH IRON GUARD. SN 2173. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl, brass cone front sight, marked on top “ADDRESS COL. COLT. LONDON”. Left side of bbl with provisional proofs, left side of frame marked “COLT’S PATENT”. Six shot rnd cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene and provisional proofs. Large guard, iron straps. 1-pc walnut grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good, metal surfaces with scattered staining and minor salt and pepper pitting throughout. Approximately 30% cyl scene remains. Backstrap and trigger guard have turned dark, grips are very good though slightly under-sized with scattered handling marks and minor impressions. Mechanics are good. Bore is very good with scattered light pits. 49973-83 JSL126 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1221 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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SCARCE LONDON 1851 NAVY WITH IRON GUARD.