RARE & INSCRIBED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY, ADAMS & CO., SACRAMENTO

RARE & INSCRIBED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY, ADAMS & CO., SACRAMENTO. SN 18823. Cal. 36. This gold rush era Colt navy revolver with early small guard and inscription on backstrap “ADAMS & CO., SACRAMENTO”. This early model Navy exhibits 7-1/2″ oct bbl marked on top bbl flat correctly “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY”. “COLTS PATENT” is found on left side frame. Cylinder is marked “Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York”, with full discernible cylinder scene. This is a fine condition gun retaining crisp edges and traces of finish. SN’s are matching and found on every component normally numbered. This gun is mechanically fine and possibly unique for provenance and condition. The spark that ignited the gold rush occurred in May 1848 when Sam Brannan, a storekeeper in Sutter’s Creek, brandished a bottle filled with gold dust around San Francisco shouting ‘Gold! Gold! Gold from American River!’ The residents of the city now had proof of the discovery and the stampede to the gold fields was on.Adams & Company Express was established in San Francisco in Sep, 1849 as an extension of the east coast Adams Express Co.. Adams & Co operated primarily as a forwarder, banker, and gold dust buyer serving Sacramento and the upstream gold camps. Expansion of locations and functions began with the acquisition of Freeman & Company’s Express in Nov, 1851 and Newell’s Express in late 1851 or early 1852. This gun dates near its heyday in 1852. PROVENANCE: Previously in the renowned CA Gold Rush collection of Hugh Hayes. CONDITION: Overall gun is very good. Gun retains blue finish in protected areas. Ormsby engraved cylinder retains all its scene of naval battle. Stocks retain most of their original varnished finish with scuffing at edges, numerous small dings and dents, especially in butt of stocks and buttstrap. 4-42261 JS14 (25,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2121	$31,625.00	RARE & INSCRIBED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY, ADAMS & CO., SACRAMENTO. SN 18823. Cal. 36. This gold rush era Colt navy revolver with early small guard and inscription on backstrap “ADAMS & CO., SACRAMENTO”. This early model Navy exhibits 7-1/2″ oct bbl marked on top bbl flat correctly “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY”. “COLTS PATENT” is found on left side frame. Cylinder is marked “Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York”, with full discernible cylinder scene. This is a fine condition gun retaining crisp edges and traces of finish. SN’s are matching and found on every component normally numbered. This gun is mechanically fine and possibly unique for provenance and condition. The spark that ignited the gold rush occurred in May 1848 when Sam Brannan, a storekeeper in Sutter’s Creek, brandished a bottle filled with gold dust around San Francisco shouting ‘Gold! Gold! Gold from American River!’ The residents of the city now had proof of the discovery and the stampede to the gold fields was on.Adams & Company Express was established in San Francisco in Sep, 1849 as an extension of the east coast Adams Express Co.. Adams & Co operated primarily as a forwarder, banker, and gold dust buyer serving Sacramento and the upstream gold camps. Expansion of locations and functions began with the acquisition of Freeman & Company’s Express in Nov, 1851 and Newell’s Express in late 1851 or early 1852. This gun dates near its heyday in 1852. PROVENANCE: Previously in the renowned CA Gold Rush collection of Hugh Hayes. CONDITION: Overall gun is very good. Gun retains blue finish in protected areas. Ormsby engraved cylinder retains all its scene of naval battle. Stocks retain most of their original varnished finish with scuffing at edges, numerous small dings and dents, especially in butt of stocks and buttstrap. 4-42261 JS14 (25,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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