RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SN 85608. Cal. 38 RF. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, small dovetailed blade front sight and 1-line Hartford block letter address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain an orig type 1-pc ivory grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage on the frame foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. A scroll on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminate in flower blossoms. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and on to the top side flats of the bbl. One scroll terminates in Mr. Young’s mythical dog’s head. Hammer is engraved to match with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank with fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. This revolver was engraved, probably from the factory, prior to being converted. The firing pin is attached to the left side of the hammer nose with two rivets through the wolfs’ heads. Cyl is modified from an orig percussion cyl and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. It has the SN “85609”, one number away from this revolver. It seems likely that there may have been a pair of revolvers returned for conversion at the same time and their cylinders switched during the process. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% factory style restored blue; frame retains 50-60% fading case colors, a little stronger on the right side; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, bright on the rear edge; cyl retains about 75% thin restored blue and shows about 65% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & back strap retain about 60-65% orig silver. Grip has a number of age lines but is sound showing light edge wear and retains a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-49656 (17,500-30,000) – Lot 2161

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
	2161	$18,400.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 85608. Cal. 38 RF. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, small dovetailed blade front sight and 1-line Hartford block letter address. Left side of frame is engraved “COLT’S PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain an orig type 1-pc ivory grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage on the frame foliate arabesque patterns with very fine pearled background. A scroll on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminate in flower blossoms. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and on to the top side flats of the bbl. One scroll terminates in Mr. Young’s mythical dog’s head. Hammer is engraved to match with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank with fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Spur is hand checkered. This revolver was engraved, probably from the factory, prior to being converted. The firing pin is attached to the left side of the hammer nose with two rivets through the wolfs’ heads. Cyl is modified from an orig percussion cyl and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. It has the SN “85609”, one number away from this revolver. It seems likely that there may have been a pair of revolvers returned for conversion at the same time and their cylinders switched during the process. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% factory style restored blue; frame retains 50-60% fading case colors, a little stronger on the right side; hammer retains strong case colors on the sides, bright on the rear edge; cyl retains about 75% thin restored blue and shows about 65% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking; trigger guard & back strap retain about 60-65% orig silver. Grip has a number of age lines but is sound showing light edge wear and retains a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-49656 (17,500-30,000) – Lot 2161 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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RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.