MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 5256. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass trigger guard & backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip. It has small inspector initials on various parts. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 8″ bbl (obviously a ledger entry mistake), as having been shipped to Lt. Col. G.D. Ramsey, Washington, D.C., probably the Washington Naval Shipyard, on Feb. 7, 1862 in a shipment of 500 same type firearms. This obviously was a Civil War issued & used Colt. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Iron overall retains a smooth medium to dark patina with a few scattered spots of fine pitting and heavy holster wear at right edge of muzzle. Cylinder retains 15-20% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip frame is a cleaned light brass patina. Grips are sound with chipped toes & battered bottom edges with moderate nicks & dings and retains most of an old cleaned patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-33315 JR347 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1388	$4,025.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 5256. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight & “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with brass trigger guard & backstrap and 1-pc walnut grip. It has small inspector initials on various parts. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 8″ bbl (obviously a ledger entry mistake), as having been shipped to Lt. Col. G.D. Ramsey, Washington, D.C., probably the Washington Naval Shipyard, on Feb. 7, 1862 in a shipment of 500 same type firearms. This obviously was a Civil War issued & used Colt. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Iron overall retains a smooth medium to dark patina with a few scattered spots of fine pitting and heavy holster wear at right edge of muzzle. Cylinder retains 15-20% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip frame is a cleaned light brass patina. Grips are sound with chipped toes & battered bottom edges with moderate nicks & dings and retains most of an old cleaned patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-33315 JR347 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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