ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 3691, all matching except wedge which has no number. Cal. .36, 7-1/2″ oct. bbl. 1-line New York City address with teardrop at each end. The “COLTS / PATENT” marking on the frame is engraved. Scroll engraving is deeper than that normally found on guns of this period with flowers and scrolls on the sides of the hammer. Background has been cross hatched or lined for fill. Cylinder scene is sharp with the “engraved” mark under the patent mark. The screw heads and wedge are engraved to match. CONDITION: Traces of finish mostly blue-gray patina except cylinder, which is a brownish patina. The burl walnut grips retain most of the varnish with some flaking and slight wear at the base. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 90% of the silver. Action is good. 4-46337 FS112 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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
	165	$12,650.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 3691, all matching except wedge which has no number. Cal. .36, 7-1/2″ oct. bbl. 1-line New York City address with teardrop at each end. The “COLTS / PATENT” marking on the frame is engraved. Scroll engraving is deeper than that normally found on guns of this period with flowers and scrolls on the sides of the hammer. Background has been cross hatched or lined for fill. Cylinder scene is sharp with the “engraved” mark under the patent mark. The screw heads and wedge are engraved to match. CONDITION: Traces of finish mostly blue-gray patina except cylinder, which is a brownish patina. The burl walnut grips retain most of the varnish with some flaking and slight wear at the base. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 90% of the silver. Action is good. 4-46337 FS112 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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