CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 169950, matching except lever which has no number. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Standard 1-line marking on bbl and 2-line patent marking on left side of frame. Backstrap is engraved “CAPT. Henry King.” Brass of backstrap and triggerguard appear to have been artificially aged. In a period Colt case with extremely fine Colt’s patent slant charger flask, several cap tins, screwdriver/nipple wrench, and proper bullet mold. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting and minor nicks and dents. Cyl scene is good with about one-half of battle scene remaining mixed with light-to-moderate pitting. Grips are fine, worn on high spots but retaining much of the varnish. Case lid has been repaired (possibly replaced) and entire case has been refinished. Flask retains most of the orig finish with some degradation on the smooth back. Screwdriver/wrench is fine. Bullet mold has light-to-moderate pitting, but markings are still readable. Sides are slightly sprung. Cap tins are fair with splits on side and chips on labels. Wedge screw is broken but present, otherwise mechanically okay. 4-30738 FS131 (3,500-4,500)

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
	176	$3,737.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 169950, matching except lever which has no number. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Standard 1-line marking on bbl and 2-line patent marking on left side of frame. Backstrap is engraved “CAPT. Henry King.” Brass of backstrap and triggerguard appear to have been artificially aged. In a period Colt case with extremely fine Colt’s patent slant charger flask, several cap tins, screwdriver/nipple wrench, and proper bullet mold. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting and minor nicks and dents. Cyl scene is good with about one-half of battle scene remaining mixed with light-to-moderate pitting. Grips are fine, worn on high spots but retaining much of the varnish. Case lid has been repaired (possibly replaced) and entire case has been refinished. Flask retains most of the orig finish with some degradation on the smooth back. Screwdriver/wrench is fine. Bullet mold has light-to-moderate pitting, but markings are still readable. Sides are slightly sprung. Cap tins are fair with splits on side and chips on labels. Wedge screw is broken but present, otherwise mechanically okay. 4-30738 FS131 (3,500-4,500) 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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