RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER CASE & ACCESSORIES.

RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER CASE & ACCESSORIES. SN NSN. Fine early Colt mahogany casing for the Model 1851 revolver Models 1, 2 or 3 with small trigger guards. The later models with large trigger guards will not fit. Case has a mortised brass lock with a shield shaped escutcheon and bottom is covered with fine red leather. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for a revolver and contains an outstanding Colt’s Patent dbl sided angle spout flask, a fine brass 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that has a small “S” inspector initial on sprue cutter. Left hand compartment contains an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and the orig functioning key. Right rear comparment contains a tin of Eley’s caps. In addition there is also a sealed packet of combustible cartridges. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete early casing for your Navy revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Lid has a couple of repaired grain checks and retains most of an outstanding restored finish. The sides appear to have orig finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with damage from revolver’s front sight & hammer spur with wear from the cylinder. Flask has a slight repair on one seam with a minor dent near the top and overall retains about 85% orig finish. Mold has a few nicks & dings and has been cleaned in the past. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. Cartridge packet is extremely fine. 4-36436 JR83 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2027	$16,100.00	RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 REVOLVER CASE & ACCESSORIES. SN NSN. Fine early Colt mahogany casing for the Model 1851 revolver Models 1, 2 or 3 with small trigger guards. The later models with large trigger guards will not fit. Case has a mortised brass lock with a shield shaped escutcheon and bottom is covered with fine red leather. Interior is burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for a revolver and contains an outstanding Colt’s Patent dbl sided angle spout flask, a fine brass 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that has a small “S” inspector initial on sprue cutter. Left hand compartment contains an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and the orig functioning key. Right rear comparment contains a tin of Eley’s caps. In addition there is also a sealed packet of combustible cartridges. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete early casing for your Navy revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Lid has a couple of repaired grain checks and retains most of an outstanding restored finish. The sides appear to have orig finish. Interior is lightly to moderately faded with damage from revolver’s front sight & hammer spur with wear from the cylinder. Flask has a slight repair on one seam with a minor dent near the top and overall retains about 85% orig finish. Mold has a few nicks & dings and has been cleaned in the past. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. Cartridge packet is extremely fine. 4-36436 JR83 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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