COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4225. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address with German silver front sight. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & “36 CAL.” on left shoulder of trigger guard. It has brass trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped Dec. 19, 1861 to New York Navy Yard. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge; grip was not checked. No orig finish remains, being a smooth even gray/brown patina with light vice marks on both sides of bbl. Cylinder retains about 20% Ormsby Naval battle scene and has partial safety pins. Screws are fine in frame and grip frame retains a light mellow brass color. Grip has a chipped toe with some light battering on bottom and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-33350 JR368 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1389	$2,875.00	COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4225. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address with German silver front sight. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame & “36 CAL.” on left shoulder of trigger guard. It has brass trigger guard & backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped Dec. 19, 1861 to New York Navy Yard. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge; grip was not checked. No orig finish remains, being a smooth even gray/brown patina with light vice marks on both sides of bbl. Cylinder retains about 20% Ormsby Naval battle scene and has partial safety pins. Screws are fine in frame and grip frame retains a light mellow brass color. Grip has a chipped toe with some light battering on bottom and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-33350 JR368 (1,000-2,000) 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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