INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 45215. Cal. 36. Fine Colt Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of the frame with most of “COLT” missing, from a light strike. It has scarce steel, large trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. The back strap is engraved in period block letters “LT. COLONEL 2D REGT”. Presumably this was a revolver that was passed from the Lieutenant Colonel of whichever 2nd regiment this was to his successor. No additional information is known to this cataloger regarding this unusual inscription. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge (grip was not checked). No orig finish remains, being a dark attic brown patina with scattered fine pitting. Cylinder retains about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene. Tip of wedge spring is broken and the large end is battered. Grip is sound and retains 65-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-35923 JR55 (3,000-5,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2053	$5,175.00	INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 45215. Cal. 36. Fine Colt Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. It has “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of the frame with most of “COLT” missing, from a light strike. It has scarce steel, large trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. The back strap is engraved in period block letters “LT. COLONEL 2D REGT”. Presumably this was a revolver that was passed from the Lieutenant Colonel of whichever 2nd regiment this was to his successor. No additional information is known to this cataloger regarding this unusual inscription. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge (grip was not checked). No orig finish remains, being a dark attic brown patina with scattered fine pitting. Cylinder retains about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene. Tip of wedge spring is broken and the large end is battered. Grip is sound and retains 65-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-35923 JR55 (3,000-5,000) 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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