VERY RARE BALTIMORE POLICE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

VERY RARE BALTIMORE POLICE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 107395. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York address, brass cone front sight and brass grip frame with 1-piece walnut grips. The bottom of the butt is engraved with the inscription “U.S. Police, Balto.” It is unknown at this time how many of these Baltimore Police Revolvers have surfaced but it is estimated at only a few. CONDITION: Fine, the bbl retains a light silver/brown patina with a few scattered spots of light rust and some nicks on the right side. There are light hammer marks around the wedge slot. The cylinder has traces of blue and retains about 80% Ormsby naval battle scene. The rammer handle retains about 50% dark case colors. The frame retains about 75% case colors on the right side, mostly faded but strong in sheltered areas. The left side has traces of case colors in sheltered area. The grip frame is a mellow brass patina and the grips have chipped toes and one chipped heel and show moderate to heavy wear with traces of original varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. The rear of the cylinder is battered around the nipple recesses, apparently it was severely out of time at some point. A rare navy that requires additional research. 4-53444 JR844 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1326	$7,187.00	VERY RARE BALTIMORE POLICE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 107395. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York address, brass cone front sight and brass grip frame with 1-piece walnut grips. The bottom of the butt is engraved with the inscription “U.S. Police, Balto.” It is unknown at this time how many of these Baltimore Police Revolvers have surfaced but it is estimated at only a few. CONDITION: Fine, the bbl retains a light silver/brown patina with a few scattered spots of light rust and some nicks on the right side. There are light hammer marks around the wedge slot. The cylinder has traces of blue and retains about 80% Ormsby naval battle scene. The rammer handle retains about 50% dark case colors. The frame retains about 75% case colors on the right side, mostly faded but strong in sheltered areas. The left side has traces of case colors in sheltered area. The grip frame is a mellow brass patina and the grips have chipped toes and one chipped heel and show moderate to heavy wear with traces of original varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. The rear of the cylinder is battered around the nipple recesses, apparently it was severely out of time at some point. A rare navy that requires additional research. 4-53444 JR844 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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