COLT MODEL 51 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 51 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1257. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, one line New York address, brass front sight, nickel-plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the 3,800 standard model 51’s produced from previously unfinished and unassembled parts like the Richards-Mason model 1860 army, in the 1870s. It has the factory attached ejector rod and plugged rammer slot with two line patent dates on the frame and blued screws. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. All matching except the wedge, which is unnumbered. Tip of the wedge spring is broken. Overall it retains 96-97% strong bright orig nickel showing moderate wear at the muzzle with light handling and use marks elsewhere. There is a long scratch on the left side of the bbl lug with a series of small scratches and dings on the rear edge. There are hammer marks on the right side by the wedge slot. Cylinder has a couple of flakes on the front and retains about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip frame and butt strap show some nickel wear. Screws have a restored finish. Grip is sound with light handling and use marks and retains 95-97% orig varnish. Grip is undersized and from another revolver. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with one or two spots of light pitting 4-57554 JR323 (7,500-12,500)

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
	203	$9,200.00	COLT MODEL 51 NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 1257. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, one line New York address, brass front sight, nickel-plated brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of the 3,800 standard model 51’s produced from previously unfinished and unassembled parts like the Richards-Mason model 1860 army, in the 1870s. It has the factory attached ejector rod and plugged rammer slot with two line patent dates on the frame and blued screws. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. All matching except the wedge, which is unnumbered. Tip of the wedge spring is broken. Overall it retains 96-97% strong bright orig nickel showing moderate wear at the muzzle with light handling and use marks elsewhere. There is a long scratch on the left side of the bbl lug with a series of small scratches and dings on the rear edge. There are hammer marks on the right side by the wedge slot. Cylinder has a couple of flakes on the front and retains about 99% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip frame and butt strap show some nickel wear. Screws have a restored finish. Grip is sound with light handling and use marks and retains 95-97% orig varnish. Grip is undersized and from another revolver. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with one or two spots of light pitting 4-57554 JR323 (7,500-12,500) 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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