SCARCE DOCUMENTED ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 29720. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl is usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The small round silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a checkered 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in backstrap chamber. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One scroll terminates in a flower blossom on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminates in his signature dog’s head. Matching engraving extends over the bbl lug, top side flats & rammer pivot. One scroll on each side terminates in a flower blossom and another on the left side in his trademark dog’s head. Ends of wedge are engraved by another hand. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, wolf’s head on each side of nose and fishscale patterns on sides of spur & top edge. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Screws are engraved, with a sunburst pattern around the buttstrap screw. Accompanied by a beautifully matted and framed handwritten list titled “Engraved Pistols / No 2”. This revolver is listed by serial number under the heading “Navys”. There are a total of 76 handguns listed of which 24 were Navy models and 52 were “Small”. Mr. Young apparently charged for 8 days of work to engrave these revolvers and is dated “3rd June 1854” over the initials “R.L.P.” Bottom of the frame has a signature of Gustave Young and the same date. This revolver was produced in about 1853 during the period of the Great Western Expansion when any firearm was in great demand and sidearms were a daily use tool exposed continuously to harsh climate, usually with little or no maintenance. They remained in service throughout the Civil War under similar circumstances and back on the Frontier well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. The silver plating is somewhat soft and those revolvers so finished are rarely ever found with any orig finish remaining. The checkered grip is also a great rarity. These revolvers were highly sought after by citizens of all walks of life and are known to have been used by such notables as Wild Bill Hickock, W.F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, and many others on both sides of the law. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “709” and has had its ends engraved by another hand. Overall retains about 93-95% strong, very old restored silver finish with some fine pitting on the cyl. Cyl shows about 70% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with the Ormsby signature about half visible. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 60% silver with loss areas a dark mustard patina. Grip is sound, showing moderate diamond point wear, and retains most of a fine restored finish. This restoration is not recent but likely around the period of use. The polishing was very careful and is only noticeable on close examination. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-47884 JR229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3037

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	3037	$8,625.00	SCARCE DOCUMENTED ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 29720. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” engraved in a pillow shape. Cyl is usual six chambers and Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking. The small round silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a checkered 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching serial number in backstrap chamber. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One scroll terminates in a flower blossom on the left recoil shield and another on the right side terminates in his signature dog’s head. Matching engraving extends over the bbl lug, top side flats & rammer pivot. One scroll on each side terminates in a flower blossom and another on the left side in his trademark dog’s head. Ends of wedge are engraved by another hand. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, wolf’s head on each side of nose and fishscale patterns on sides of spur & top edge. Top of backstrap is engraved in Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Screws are engraved, with a sunburst pattern around the buttstrap screw. Accompanied by a beautifully matted and framed handwritten list titled “Engraved Pistols / No 2”. This revolver is listed by serial number under the heading “Navys”. There are a total of 76 handguns listed of which 24 were Navy models and 52 were “Small”. Mr. Young apparently charged for 8 days of work to engrave these revolvers and is dated “3rd June 1854” over the initials “R.L.P.” Bottom of the frame has a signature of Gustave Young and the same date. This revolver was produced in about 1853 during the period of the Great Western Expansion when any firearm was in great demand and sidearms were a daily use tool exposed continuously to harsh climate, usually with little or no maintenance. They remained in service throughout the Civil War under similar circumstances and back on the Frontier well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. The silver plating is somewhat soft and those revolvers so finished are rarely ever found with any orig finish remaining. The checkered grip is also a great rarity. These revolvers were highly sought after by citizens of all walks of life and are known to have been used by such notables as Wild Bill Hickock, W.F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, and many others on both sides of the law. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “709” and has had its ends engraved by another hand. Overall retains about 93-95% strong, very old restored silver finish with some fine pitting on the cyl. Cyl shows about 70% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with the Ormsby signature about half visible. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 60% silver with loss areas a dark mustard patina. Grip is sound, showing moderate diamond point wear, and retains most of a fine restored finish. This restoration is not recent but likely around the period of use. The polishing was very careful and is only noticeable on close examination. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-47884 JR229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3037 Click here to view provenance 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 DOCUMENTED ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.