COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN AN EXTREMELY RARE TRAVELING DESK CASING.

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN AN EXTREMELY RARE TRAVELING DESK CASING. SN 154963. Cal. 36. Fine Colt Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame with the caliber on left shoulder of trigger guard. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass with a deep raised carved 1-pc ivory grip showing King George slaying the dragon on left side. Cylinder has two small inspector initials and is numbered to another revolver, bearing only the serial number “24”. The lap desk or “traveling desk” is of beautiful rosewood, 14-7/8″ long x 9-1/2″ wide x 5″ high with a decorative brass plaque in lid engraved in period script “M.L. Chamberlain”. It has a brass band around the edge and also around the front side. The mortised lock has a decorative brass escutcheon that matches the panel in the lid. Interior is lined with rose colored velvet with a compartment in the lid for papers and a tray in bottom compartmented for the revolver, space for a mold, a flask, a tin of caps and spare bullets. It currently contains a packet of Hazard waterproof cartridges. The tray, when removed reveals a hidden compartment under the front trays which hold pins, nibs, ink bottles, etc. Altogether a rare & deadly traveling desk for the gentleman or military officer. CONDITION: Revolver retains 40-50% thin orig blue having flaked to a dark patina, not from wear. Rammer handle retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Cylinder, as noted, retains 75-80% dull orig blue with all six safety pins crisp and retains about 95% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains most of its orig case colors turned dark on sides and faded to a dark patina on recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors. Trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig silver plating with some brass showing through around trigger bow. Grip is sound with a repaired chip by right toe and retains a dark yellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. The desk is missing three pieces of molding from edges & corners, two of which are inside the box, otherwise it is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with some minor chipping to the front tray. Altogether an extremely rare set that needs some attention. 4-31633 JR274 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1277	$6,900.00	COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN AN EXTREMELY RARE TRAVELING DESK CASING. SN 154963. Cal. 36. Fine Colt Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame with the caliber on left shoulder of trigger guard. Trigger guard & back strap are silver plated brass with a deep raised carved 1-pc ivory grip showing King George slaying the dragon on left side. Cylinder has two small inspector initials and is numbered to another revolver, bearing only the serial number “24”. The lap desk or “traveling desk” is of beautiful rosewood, 14-7/8″ long x 9-1/2″ wide x 5″ high with a decorative brass plaque in lid engraved in period script “M.L. Chamberlain”. It has a brass band around the edge and also around the front side. The mortised lock has a decorative brass escutcheon that matches the panel in the lid. Interior is lined with rose colored velvet with a compartment in the lid for papers and a tray in bottom compartmented for the revolver, space for a mold, a flask, a tin of caps and spare bullets. It currently contains a packet of Hazard waterproof cartridges. The tray, when removed reveals a hidden compartment under the front trays which hold pins, nibs, ink bottles, etc. Altogether a rare & deadly traveling desk for the gentleman or military officer. CONDITION: Revolver retains 40-50% thin orig blue having flaked to a dark patina, not from wear. Rammer handle retains most of its orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Cylinder, as noted, retains 75-80% dull orig blue with all six safety pins crisp and retains about 95% Ormsby naval battle scene. Frame retains most of its orig case colors turned dark on sides and faded to a dark patina on recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors. Trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig silver plating with some brass showing through around trigger bow. Grip is sound with a repaired chip by right toe and retains a dark yellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. The desk is missing three pieces of molding from edges & corners, two of which are inside the box, otherwise it is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with some minor chipping to the front tray. Altogether an extremely rare set that needs some attention. 4-31633 JR274 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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