GUSTAVE YOUNG FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NAVY REVOLVER.

GUSTAVE YOUNG FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NAVY REVOLVER. SN 48115. Cal. 36. This is a honest example of an all original and complete ivory stocked and Gustave Young engraved Navy revolver made in 1856. This gun exhibits classic Gustave Young engraving including two dog’s heads on left side of gun on bbl housing and frame. This gun conforms to standard configuration with 7 1/2 oct. bbl and one line New York address. The “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame however is engraved – not stamped. Revolver saw honest use as holster wear at muzzle and worn safety pins attest. This Navy was well cared for as it still retains strong traces of original finish and an easily seen and the nearly complete rolled naval scene. Edges of gun are still crisp and sharp as is the engraving. All screws are original and retain their engraved heads. The front sight has been contemporarily altered from a brass pin to a dovetailed 3/8″ slot with tapered pedestal with blade. This is a beautiful, all original and authentic engraved and ivory stocked Colt Model 1851 that would display well in many collections. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 5% of its bright blue finish, especially on bottom of bbl and protected areas. The balance is gray/plum with sharp edges and crisp engraving. There is an additional engraved border around muzzle which is worn on left side where holster has caused slight reduction of metal as can be seen in photos. Balance of surface has scattered scratches, small dents and dings. There are file marks in area where front sight has been added, but no doubt they appear contemporary to gun’s time of use. Rifling in bore is still deep and discernible. Frame and hammer have tiny traces of muted case colors with balance being dark silver/gray with pitting around face and top edges of hammer. Full coverage engraving on hammer and frame is crisp and sharp as can be seen in photos. Cylinder is gray overall with about 90% of Naval engagement rolled scene present. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 40% of their original silver plating with engraving worn on backstrap, otherwise crisp and well discerned. Ivory stocks are sound and complete and well fit though there are slight gaps. Ivory shows patina with numerous age cracks which do not affect the integrity of the grips. 4-46130 JS144 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	1513	$0.00	GUSTAVE YOUNG FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NAVY REVOLVER. SN 48115. Cal. 36. This is a honest example of an all original and complete ivory stocked and Gustave Young engraved Navy revolver made in 1856. This gun exhibits classic Gustave Young engraving including two dog’s heads on left side of gun on bbl housing and frame. This gun conforms to standard configuration with 7 1/2 oct. bbl and one line New York address. The “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame however is engraved – not stamped. Revolver saw honest use as holster wear at muzzle and worn safety pins attest. This Navy was well cared for as it still retains strong traces of original finish and an easily seen and the nearly complete rolled naval scene. Edges of gun are still crisp and sharp as is the engraving. All screws are original and retain their engraved heads. The front sight has been contemporarily altered from a brass pin to a dovetailed 3/8″ slot with tapered pedestal with blade. This is a beautiful, all original and authentic engraved and ivory stocked Colt Model 1851 that would display well in many collections. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 5% of its bright blue finish, especially on bottom of bbl and protected areas. The balance is gray/plum with sharp edges and crisp engraving. There is an additional engraved border around muzzle which is worn on left side where holster has caused slight reduction of metal as can be seen in photos. Balance of surface has scattered scratches, small dents and dings. There are file marks in area where front sight has been added, but no doubt they appear contemporary to gun’s time of use. Rifling in bore is still deep and discernible. Frame and hammer have tiny traces of muted case colors with balance being dark silver/gray with pitting around face and top edges of hammer. Full coverage engraving on hammer and frame is crisp and sharp as can be seen in photos. Cylinder is gray overall with about 90% of Naval engagement rolled scene present. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 40% of their original silver plating with engraving worn on backstrap, otherwise crisp and well discerned. Ivory stocks are sound and complete and well fit though there are slight gaps. Ivory shows patina with numerous age cracks which do not affect the integrity of the grips. 4-46130 JS144 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}