ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 48115. 3rd Model Navy with 7-1/2” oct bbl, wide dovetail front sight, small brass triggerguard with silver plated grip frame & smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage on frame, on sides & top side flats of the bbl & bbl lug and on rammer pivot with wolf’s heads on sides of hammer nose. Backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard are engraved to match. Left side of frame and left side of bbl lug each have Mr. Young’s trademark dog’s heads incorporated into the engraving patterns. This one, unusually so, having two dog’s heads where he usually only engraved one. The screws are all engraved. This is some of Mr. Young’s finest work in his early period. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a silver brown patina with heavy edge wear on left side of muzzle. The engraving otherwise is sharp and clean. Cyl retains 70-75% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 50% orig silver with balance a light brass patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30634 JR297 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	173	$10,637.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 48115. 3rd Model Navy with 7-1/2” oct bbl, wide dovetail front sight, small brass triggerguard with silver plated grip frame & smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage on frame, on sides & top side flats of the bbl & bbl lug and on rammer pivot with wolf’s heads on sides of hammer nose. Backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard are engraved to match. Left side of frame and left side of bbl lug each have Mr. Young’s trademark dog’s heads incorporated into the engraving patterns. This one, unusually so, having two dog’s heads where he usually only engraved one. The screws are all engraved. This is some of Mr. Young’s finest work in his early period. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a silver brown patina with heavy edge wear on left side of muzzle. The engraving otherwise is sharp and clean. Cyl retains 70-75% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 50% orig silver with balance a light brass patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-30634 JR297 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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