EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 420. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. This gun is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its original finish and oiled stocks like for a military gun instead of typical varnished civilian grips. Colt armies and navies are not uncommonly seen with oiled grips where these were sold privately as military sidearms. But most saw very hard service in the Civil War and rarely like new examples like this surface like this, especially such early serial numbers made in the first months of this pattern in 1861. Like Mr. Flayderman’s original tag reads, this is an “Exceptional Colt M1861”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall, all matching. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue. There is about a 1″ by 1/2″ area in middle of bbl on left side where there are scratches in the finish, apparently trying to remove a small piece of rust. This is the major blemish in this bbl, which otherwise retains most of its original finish with overall scattered staining and few small dents and scratches. It has good feathers around front sight. Cylinder retains over 50% of its original blue, though thinning with areas of staining, light scratches and rust. Rolled cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible. All six safety pins are crisp and intact. Frame retains about 80-90% bright and muted case colors. Loading assembly shows 30% case color with balance turning silver/grey. Trigger guard & backstrap have a light mustard/yellow patina. Grip is sound and sharp showing only minor edge wear and a small chip near left outside toe. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51158 JS67 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2101

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2101	$10,925.00	EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 420. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & New York address. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. This gun is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its original finish and oiled stocks like for a military gun instead of typical varnished civilian grips. Colt armies and navies are not uncommonly seen with oiled grips where these were sold privately as military sidearms. But most saw very hard service in the Civil War and rarely like new examples like this surface like this, especially such early serial numbers made in the first months of this pattern in 1861. Like Mr. Flayderman’s original tag reads, this is an “Exceptional Colt M1861”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall, all matching. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue. There is about a 1″ by 1/2″ area in middle of bbl on left side where there are scratches in the finish, apparently trying to remove a small piece of rust. This is the major blemish in this bbl, which otherwise retains most of its original finish with overall scattered staining and few small dents and scratches. It has good feathers around front sight. Cylinder retains over 50% of its original blue, though thinning with areas of staining, light scratches and rust. Rolled cylinder scene is almost 100% discernible. All six safety pins are crisp and intact. Frame retains about 80-90% bright and muted case colors. Loading assembly shows 30% case color with balance turning silver/grey. Trigger guard & backstrap have a light mustard/yellow patina. Grip is sound and sharp showing only minor edge wear and a small chip near left outside toe. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51158 JS67 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2101 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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EXCEPTIONAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.