SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 63817. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, scarce dovetailed front sight and an added rear sight at the breech end of the top flat with 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The 3rd Model silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding varnished burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. All serial numbers on bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small punch mark that indicates that it was to receive special polish for engraving. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. Revolver is beautifully engraved by master engraver Gustave Young with his deluxe treatment of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame that have three scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Matching engraving extends over the bbl flats and top side flats and onto the rammer pivot. Left bbl lug is engraved with a foliate & flower pattern and Mr. Young’s trademark bird’s head. Right side has a scroll terminating in a flower blossom. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top and, what appears to be the initials “TJS” engraved near the toe but have been defaced. All the engraving is in semi-relief with fine pearled background. Screws are all engraved. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing with shield shaped escutcheon on the front. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a double sided, angle spout, trophy of arms & flags, “COLTS PATENT” flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter and “36H” on the right side, a packet of six combustible cartridges, a lacquered Eley’s cap tin and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1856 at a time when any revolver was in great demand. They usually saw very hard service under harsh conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with any orig finish. The fact that this revolver has remained with such high orig finish attests to the fact that it probably belonged to a wealthy individual or rancher who used it very little. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 65-70% thinning orig blue and the rammer faded case colors on the pivot; frame retains about 60% faded case colors and the hammer is a brown patina with light pitting around the nose; trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating, turning dark with light wear at the heel. Grip shows light edge wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Cyl is a grey patina and shows about 60% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with light pitting. Case has a few grain checks in the bottom otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with soil & stain from contact with the revolver; partitions are solid; flask is very good to fine and retains about 65-70% orig finish; mold retains about 80% orig blue with light battering on both sides; cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. 4-53523 JR154 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3034

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3034	$20,125.00	SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 63817. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, scarce dovetailed front sight and an added rear sight at the breech end of the top flat with 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. The 3rd Model silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding varnished burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. All serial numbers on bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small punch mark that indicates that it was to receive special polish for engraving. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. Revolver is beautifully engraved by master engraver Gustave Young with his deluxe treatment of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame that have three scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Matching engraving extends over the bbl flats and top side flats and onto the rammer pivot. Left bbl lug is engraved with a foliate & flower pattern and Mr. Young’s trademark bird’s head. Right side has a scroll terminating in a flower blossom. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top and, what appears to be the initials “TJS” engraved near the toe but have been defaced. All the engraving is in semi-relief with fine pearled background. Screws are all engraved. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined Colt casing with shield shaped escutcheon on the front. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a double sided, angle spout, trophy of arms & flags, “COLTS PATENT” flask, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter and “36H” on the right side, a packet of six combustible cartridges, a lacquered Eley’s cap tin and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in about 1856 at a time when any revolver was in great demand. They usually saw very hard service under harsh conditions with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with any orig finish. The fact that this revolver has remained with such high orig finish attests to the fact that it probably belonged to a wealthy individual or rancher who used it very little. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains 65-70% thinning orig blue and the rammer faded case colors on the pivot; frame retains about 60% faded case colors and the hammer is a brown patina with light pitting around the nose; trigger guard & backstrap retain about all of their orig silver plating, turning dark with light wear at the heel. Grip shows light edge wear and retains about 75% orig varnish. Cyl is a grey patina and shows about 60% Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine; strong sharp bore with light pitting. Case has a few grain checks in the bottom otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly faded with soil & stain from contact with the revolver; partitions are solid; flask is very good to fine and retains about 65-70% orig finish; mold retains about 80% orig blue with light battering on both sides; cartridge packet and cap tin are fine. 4-53523 JR154 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 3034 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.