SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6680. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL” stamped over “44 CAL”, obviously an assembler’s mistake. Right shoulder of trigger guard is, most unusually, also stamped “36 CAL”. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. All the numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “2”. This revolver was manufactured in the 2nd year of production, 1862, at the height of the build up for the Civil War when any firearm was in great demand for the Union military. These revolvers were one of the most beautiful Colts and a favorite of the Union military. They generally saw continuous hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s, until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. This revolver has British proofs on left side of bbl lug and cyl, which were likely applied post-Civil War. It is probable that this revolver continued in service with an officer of the British Army or Navy well into the 1870’s or perhaps 1880’s. The fact that it retains some orig finish attests to the care it was given during its period of service. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 50% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, especially around the loading lever, thin elsewhere with some nicks and dings around the wedge slot and a few scattered spots of light rust. Loading lever pivot retains bright case colors. Frame retains 30-35% faded case colors, primarily on the right side and left recoil shield. Balance of receiver has smoky case colors with three or four pinpricks of pitting. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cyl retains a cleaned gray patina and shows about 25% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver finish, a little thin towards the heel. Grip has a small chip in right toe, otherwise is sound, showing light wear and a couple of dings and retains most of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-47889 JR231 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3043

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
	3043	$4,130.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6680. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, nickel silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL” stamped over “44 CAL”, obviously an assembler’s mistake. Right shoulder of trigger guard is, most unusually, also stamped “36 CAL”. Cyl has usual six chambers with Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. All the numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “2”. This revolver was manufactured in the 2nd year of production, 1862, at the height of the build up for the Civil War when any firearm was in great demand for the Union military. These revolvers were one of the most beautiful Colts and a favorite of the Union military. They generally saw continuous hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s, until they were supplanted by the advent of self-contained cartridges. This revolver has British proofs on left side of bbl lug and cyl, which were likely applied post-Civil War. It is probable that this revolver continued in service with an officer of the British Army or Navy well into the 1870’s or perhaps 1880’s. The fact that it retains some orig finish attests to the care it was given during its period of service. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 50% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, especially around the loading lever, thin elsewhere with some nicks and dings around the wedge slot and a few scattered spots of light rust. Loading lever pivot retains bright case colors. Frame retains 30-35% faded case colors, primarily on the right side and left recoil shield. Balance of receiver has smoky case colors with three or four pinpricks of pitting. Hammer retains dark case colors. Cyl retains a cleaned gray patina and shows about 25% Ormsby Naval Battle Scene roll marking with scattered fine pitting. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver finish, a little thin towards the heel. Grip has a small chip in right toe, otherwise is sound, showing light wear and a couple of dings and retains most of its orig bright varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-47889 JR231 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3043 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 COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.