RARE U.S. NAVY CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER.

SN 61868. Cal. 38. This honest well fit, complete, original, authentic and all matching example of very scarce U.S. martial Navy revolver. Pistol has proper U.S.N. on buttstrap with small sub-inspector letters stamped on most other parts of gun. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Gun is overall good to very good with smooth gray/brown patina with scattered light pitting and strong traces of bright original finish in protected places. SNs all matching including grips and cylinder on rear face though number before conversion is stamped “8367”. Grips have hand worn patina and chip on inner left toe. Buttplate screw is replaced. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined rifling in bore. 49973-169 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1278

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
	1278	$2,587.50	RARE U.S. NAVY CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER. SN 61868. Cal. 38. This honest well fit, complete, original, authentic and all matching example of very scarce U.S. martial Navy revolver. Pistol has proper U.S.N. on buttstrap with small sub-inspector letters stamped on most other parts of gun. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Gun is overall good to very good with smooth gray/brown patina with scattered light pitting and strong traces of bright original finish in protected places. SNs all matching including grips and cylinder on rear face though number before conversion is stamped “8367”. Grips have hand worn patina and chip on inner left toe. Buttplate screw is replaced. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined rifling in bore. 49973-169 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1278 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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RARE U.S. NAVY CONVERSION OF COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER.