MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 10784. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene and small inspector initials on most parts. It has brass grip frame and 1-pc walnut grips with inspector cartouches on either side. This gun was made early in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and no doubt saw fairly hard use. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. All matching except wedge which is numbered “6996”. Bbl retains about 10% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame retains strong traces of case colors with balance being dark silver/brown. Cyl is an even medium plum/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas and retains 50-60% naval battle scene. Grip frame, which was never plated, has been cleaned and has a bright yellow color. Mechanics are crisp, good rifling in bore with scattered light pitting. Grips are sound and solid, well fit with scattered dings and dent and hand worn patina. Inspector cartouches are discernible on both sides but light. 4-51849 JS134 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2210

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
	2210	$5,175.00	MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 10784. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, unfluted cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene and small inspector initials on most parts. It has brass grip frame and 1-pc walnut grips with inspector cartouches on either side. This gun was made early in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and no doubt saw fairly hard use. This gun has survived quite nicely retaining orig finish and fine aesthetics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. All matching except wedge which is numbered “6996”. Bbl retains about 10% bright blue finish especially in protected areas with balance plum/brown patina with a few scattered nicks, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame retains strong traces of case colors with balance being dark silver/brown. Cyl is an even medium plum/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas and retains 50-60% naval battle scene. Grip frame, which was never plated, has been cleaned and has a bright yellow color. Mechanics are crisp, good rifling in bore with scattered light pitting. Grips are sound and solid, well fit with scattered dings and dent and hand worn patina. Inspector cartouches are discernible on both sides but light. 4-51849 JS134 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2210 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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MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.