RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT M-1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN JULIUS HAYDEN, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL.

SN 63812. Cal. 36. This is a fine “as found” Colt Navy orig manufactured in 1856 utilizing some parts that originally were manufactured under the U.S. Military contract, note “U.S.” under “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & small inspector’s initials found on several parts. This exact gun is written about on pg 85 of Nathan L. Swayze’s text “’51 Colt Navies” & he states that small punch marks found below or above SNs denote rejection however, regulations state such guns be marked with a condemnation “C”. Swayze states “Just because this gun was condemned by the Ordnance Department of the U.S. Army, would Colt throw it away? – Never! Back it went to have the blue stripped off, then to the engraver, not only to engrave the gun but probably to also engrave the presentation wording, back to the blueing department where a finer degree of blue was applied. Using an example such as this is in no way implying that Colt – to keep from wasting a gun – would “pretty it up” and present it as a gift, even though it might be dangerous to fire. Colt certainly was not a fool, and the chances are that some of his ’51 Navies were rejected because of some minor defect, which in no way affected the operation, safety or the firing of the gun.” Regardless, this is a factory engraved and inscribed Colt Navy carried by Julius Hayden who saw continuous service in the U.S. Army as an officer from 1850 to 1870. The backstrap is inscribed “Captn. J. Hayden. U.S.A.”- with the U.S.A standing for United States Army which is typical designation for regular Army soldiers. Captain Hayden was orig commissioned in the 2nd U.S. Infantry seeing service in the west until the Civil War when he was commissioned into the Field and Staff of the 10th U.S. Infantry in the Army of the Potomac. Captain Hayden advanced through the ranks and by the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, he was Inspector General of the 3rd Corp. He is cited in several references as personally leading the 3rd AC to the Gettysburg battlefield as he was acquainted with the terrain. Lt. Col. Hayden was cited by Major General French of the 3rd Army Corps for distinguished and conspicuous ability. Hayden was indeed brevetted Brigadier General for gallant and meritorious service during the Civil War. There are over 100 pgs of copied records of Bvt. Brig-General Julius Hayden outlining his war service beginning with his graduation from West Point in 1839, Mexican War where he was wounded, first promotion in 1850 to Captain, Civil War service, command of Fort Larned, Kansas until his retirement in 1870. This is a rarely offered inscribed and engraved Colt to a regular U.S. Army officer in fine unaltered matching condition. CONDITION: Gun appears all-orig with matching SNs. Full-coverage engraving of bbl, frame, backstrap, and trigger guard even include screws with exception of hammer screw and wedge screw which appear to be contemporary replacements with matching patina. Metal overall is gray/plum with fairly sharp edges with edge wear. Cyl shows traces of naval battle scene with an old repaired chamber which is barely detectable without close scrutiny. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50% of their orig silver plating and hold a fine varnished 1-pc burl grip. Mechanically, revolver functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. This gun no doubt was carried by Hayden throughout the Civil War. 50149-1 JS (13,500-19,500) – Lot 2216

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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	2216	$0.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT M-1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN JULIUS HAYDEN, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL. SN 63812. Cal. 36. This is a fine “as found” Colt Navy orig manufactured in 1856 utilizing some parts that originally were manufactured under the U.S. Military contract, note “U.S.” under “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & small inspector’s initials found on several parts. This exact gun is written about on pg 85 of Nathan L. Swayze’s text “’51 Colt Navies” & he states that small punch marks found below or above SNs denote rejection however, regulations state such guns be marked with a condemnation “C”. Swayze states “Just because this gun was condemned by the Ordnance Department of the U.S. Army, would Colt throw it away? – Never! Back it went to have the blue stripped off, then to the engraver, not only to engrave the gun but probably to also engrave the presentation wording, back to the blueing department where a finer degree of blue was applied. Using an example such as this is in no way implying that Colt – to keep from wasting a gun – would “pretty it up” and present it as a gift, even though it might be dangerous to fire. Colt certainly was not a fool, and the chances are that some of his ’51 Navies were rejected because of some minor defect, which in no way affected the operation, safety or the firing of the gun.” Regardless, this is a factory engraved and inscribed Colt Navy carried by Julius Hayden who saw continuous service in the U.S. Army as an officer from 1850 to 1870. The backstrap is inscribed “Captn. J. Hayden. U.S.A.”- with the U.S.A standing for United States Army which is typical designation for regular Army soldiers. Captain Hayden was orig commissioned in the 2nd U.S. Infantry seeing service in the west until the Civil War when he was commissioned into the Field and Staff of the 10th U.S. Infantry in the Army of the Potomac. Captain Hayden advanced through the ranks and by the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, he was Inspector General of the 3rd Corp. He is cited in several references as personally leading the 3rd AC to the Gettysburg battlefield as he was acquainted with the terrain. Lt. Col. Hayden was cited by Major General French of the 3rd Army Corps for distinguished and conspicuous ability. Hayden was indeed brevetted Brigadier General for gallant and meritorious service during the Civil War. There are over 100 pgs of copied records of Bvt. Brig-General Julius Hayden outlining his war service beginning with his graduation from West Point in 1839, Mexican War where he was wounded, first promotion in 1850 to Captain, Civil War service, command of Fort Larned, Kansas until his retirement in 1870. This is a rarely offered inscribed and engraved Colt to a regular U.S. Army officer in fine unaltered matching condition. CONDITION: Gun appears all-orig with matching SNs. Full-coverage engraving of bbl, frame, backstrap, and trigger guard even include screws with exception of hammer screw and wedge screw which appear to be contemporary replacements with matching patina. Metal overall is gray/plum with fairly sharp edges with edge wear. Cyl shows traces of naval battle scene with an old repaired chamber which is barely detectable without close scrutiny. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50% of their orig silver plating and hold a fine varnished 1-pc burl grip. Mechanically, revolver functions well with well discerned rifling in bore. This gun no doubt was carried by Hayden throughout the Civil War. 50149-1 JS (13,500-19,500) – Lot 2216 Click here to view provenance 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 FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT M-1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN JULIUS HAYDEN, LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL.