UNUSUAL MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

UNUSUAL MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 21. Cal. 36. Usual configuration for a 3rd model with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. There is a tiny anchor at the cylinder end of the bbl. It has the usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” It has a small, round brass trigger guard & back strap and 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of grip has a clear “MM” (M. Moulton) cartouche in a rectangle, who was an inspector for Colt Model 1851 revolvers in 1861. Right side of grip has an oval “WAT” (Capt. William A. Thornton) cartouche, who was the inspector for Colt Patterson, Walker and Dragoon revolvers 1840-1861. The back strap channel of the grip does not have an apparent hand written serial number; however, the butt strap channel has a tiny script “WAT” and the bottom edges are marked with “H” on the right side and “W” on the left side. Front edge of the cylinder has a matching “WAT” set of script initials. Obviously the serial number of this revolver falls within the 1st model square back version, but is clearly on a 3rd model revolver. With the other anomalies, both reported and unreported herein, leaves doubt as to the authenticity and originality of this revolver, and therefore we cannot guarantee its authenticity, although careful measurements against a known sample reveal identical measurements within a very few thousandths of an inch, certainly within acceptable tolerances. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge, except the rammer which is unnumbered and the grip as reported. Overall retains a cleaned metal finish with scattered light surface pitting. Trigger guard & back strap appear to have never been silver plated and retain a medium to dark mustard patina. Grip has a chipped left toe and shows moderate wear with its clear cartouches and retains a hand worn patina with traces of orig finish showing through. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-35950 JR54 (2,000-3,000)

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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	1534	$2,587.50	UNUSUAL MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 21. Cal. 36. Usual configuration for a 3rd model with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. There is a tiny anchor at the cylinder end of the bbl. It has the usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” It has a small, round brass trigger guard & back strap and 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of grip has a clear “MM” (M. Moulton) cartouche in a rectangle, who was an inspector for Colt Model 1851 revolvers in 1861. Right side of grip has an oval “WAT” (Capt. William A. Thornton) cartouche, who was the inspector for Colt Patterson, Walker and Dragoon revolvers 1840-1861. The back strap channel of the grip does not have an apparent hand written serial number; however, the butt strap channel has a tiny script “WAT” and the bottom edges are marked with “H” on the right side and “W” on the left side. Front edge of the cylinder has a matching “WAT” set of script initials. Obviously the serial number of this revolver falls within the 1st model square back version, but is clearly on a 3rd model revolver. With the other anomalies, both reported and unreported herein, leaves doubt as to the authenticity and originality of this revolver, and therefore we cannot guarantee its authenticity, although careful measurements against a known sample reveal identical measurements within a very few thousandths of an inch, certainly within acceptable tolerances. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge, except the rammer which is unnumbered and the grip as reported. Overall retains a cleaned metal finish with scattered light surface pitting. Trigger guard & back strap appear to have never been silver plated and retain a medium to dark mustard patina. Grip has a chipped left toe and shows moderate wear with its clear cartouches and retains a hand worn patina with traces of orig finish showing through. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-35950 JR54 (2,000-3,000) 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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