SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 67147. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York City address, brass grip frame with small trigger guard. It has a tiny “U.S.” below Colt’s Patent on left side of frame & a legible cartouche on left side of 1-pc walnut grip & outline of a cartouche on right side. There are tiny inspector initials on various parts. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue with balance a dark plum patina. There are four or five dents & dings on right side by sight. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors on both sides. Wedge spring is missing. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with some dings on front edge & fine pitting on sides & retains about 70% Ormsby naval battle scene. Four of safety pins are still prominent. Frame retains 50-60% dark case colors with balance a dark patina. No orig silver remains on grip frame, being a light brass patina. Grip has a crack on bottom on each side with a grain check on right side with light handling & use marks showing moderate to heavy wear & a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-57885 JR430 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	185	$5,750.00	SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 67147. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, New York City address, brass grip frame with small trigger guard. It has a tiny “U.S.” below Colt’s Patent on left side of frame & a legible cartouche on left side of 1-pc walnut grip & outline of a cartouche on right side. There are tiny inspector initials on various parts. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains 30-40% orig blue with balance a dark plum patina. There are four or five dents & dings on right side by sight. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors on both sides. Wedge spring is missing. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with some dings on front edge & fine pitting on sides & retains about 70% Ormsby naval battle scene. Four of safety pins are still prominent. Frame retains 50-60% dark case colors with balance a dark patina. No orig silver remains on grip frame, being a light brass patina. Grip has a crack on bottom on each side with a grain check on right side with light handling & use marks showing moderate to heavy wear & a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-57885 JR430 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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