EXTREMELY RARE AND UNUSUAL ROUND BARREL COLT 1851 NAVY WITH PROVENANCE.

SN 174071. Cal. 36. Unusual 6-1/2″ rnd bbl marked “SAML COLT” on top surrounded by light engraving, limited blade front sight. Six shot rnd cyl. 1-pc walnut grips with brass front and backstrap. This exact pistol is pictured on pg. 55 and discussed on pgs. 55-56 of Nathan Swayze’s book ’51 Colt Navies. An extremely rare 1851 Navy variation. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Poor to fair, all metal surfaces with scattered light pin prick pitting. Grips with losses, drying cracks and repairs at shoulders on left, losses to shoulder on right, overall no finish remains, scattered battering marks throughout. Perhaps the only opportunity a collector may have in a lifetime of searching to obtain this variation. 49973-86 JSL131 (800-1,800) – Lot 1222

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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
	1222	$1,380.00	EXTREMELY RARE AND UNUSUAL ROUND BARREL COLT 1851 NAVY WITH PROVENANCE. SN 174071. Cal. 36. Unusual 6-1/2″ rnd bbl marked “SAML COLT” on top surrounded by light engraving, limited blade front sight. Six shot rnd cyl. 1-pc walnut grips with brass front and backstrap. This exact pistol is pictured on pg. 55 and discussed on pgs. 55-56 of Nathan Swayze’s book ’51 Colt Navies. An extremely rare 1851 Navy variation. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Poor to fair, all metal surfaces with scattered light pin prick pitting. Grips with losses, drying cracks and repairs at shoulders on left, losses to shoulder on right, overall no finish remains, scattered battering marks throughout. Perhaps the only opportunity a collector may have in a lifetime of searching to obtain this variation. 49973-86 JSL131 (800-1,800) – Lot 1222 Click here to view provenance 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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EXTREMELY RARE AND UNUSUAL ROUND BARREL COLT 1851 NAVY WITH PROVENANCE.