FINE COLT 4TH MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE COLT 4TH MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 205070. Cal. 36. This is a very high condition gun made in 1868. This gun retains much of its orig blue and case color as can be seen in photos. The standard 4th Model Colt Navy conforms to other known models with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated large guard trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Trigger guard is marked “36 CAL” on left side. Cyl is typical 6-shot with Ormsby Naval battle scene which is crisp and all discernible and all six safety pins are complete & serviceable. Chambers of cyl retain much of their orig blue and the bore is crisp and shiny. The 4th Model Navy was the largest production of the Model 1851 and was produced throughout the Civil War into about 1873 when they were superseded by the advent of the cartridge revolver. These revolvers usually saw hard service throughout the Civil War, in a number of foreign countries’ militaries and later on the American frontier well in to the 1880’s, usually with little or no maintenance. They are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: This gun is in very fine condition overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 95% strong, glossy, orig factory blue with scattered scuffs and scratches. There are several dents on bbl lug around the wedge slot. Loading assembly retains much all of its original case color with muting turning to a silver/gray. Frame & hammer retain most of their strong orig case colors with some muting of colors as can be seen in photos. Cylinder, which is probably only lightly fired as there is still some original finish in chambers, retains strong traces of orig blue with balance gray/plum with scattered areas of staining. All safety pins are intact, though four show wear. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with balance having light mustard patina. Grip is sound and solid retaining 95% of its orig varnish finish. There is wear at edges of butt and one 3/4″ chip near toe on left side. Mechanics are crisp, fine shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-46201 JS157 (8,000-12,000)

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
	1532	$8,625.00	FINE COLT 4TH MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 205070. Cal. 36. This is a very high condition gun made in 1868. This gun retains much of its orig blue and case color as can be seen in photos. The standard 4th Model Colt Navy conforms to other known models with 7-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated large guard trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Trigger guard is marked “36 CAL” on left side. Cyl is typical 6-shot with Ormsby Naval battle scene which is crisp and all discernible and all six safety pins are complete & serviceable. Chambers of cyl retain much of their orig blue and the bore is crisp and shiny. The 4th Model Navy was the largest production of the Model 1851 and was produced throughout the Civil War into about 1873 when they were superseded by the advent of the cartridge revolver. These revolvers usually saw hard service throughout the Civil War, in a number of foreign countries’ militaries and later on the American frontier well in to the 1880’s, usually with little or no maintenance. They are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: This gun is in very fine condition overall, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 95% strong, glossy, orig factory blue with scattered scuffs and scratches. There are several dents on bbl lug around the wedge slot. Loading assembly retains much all of its original case color with muting turning to a silver/gray. Frame & hammer retain most of their strong orig case colors with some muting of colors as can be seen in photos. Cylinder, which is probably only lightly fired as there is still some original finish in chambers, retains strong traces of orig blue with balance gray/plum with scattered areas of staining. All safety pins are intact, though four show wear. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with balance having light mustard patina. Grip is sound and solid retaining 95% of its orig varnish finish. There is wear at edges of butt and one 3/4″ chip near toe on left side. Mechanics are crisp, fine shiny bore with crisp rifling. 4-46201 JS157 (8,000-12,000) 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.

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