COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 127741. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ octagonal bbl. Blue and case colored. New York address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. SN 127741 is found on all parts normally marked and gun is totally matching. There is also a small no. 2 above or below SN’s found on trigger guard, backstrap, frame and bbl housing, possibly meaning this was part of a set. Cylinder has the usual Ormsby naval battle scene. This gun retains much of its original finish and can be seen in photos as a beautiful example of an 1862 Civil War manufactured Colt revolver. CONDITION: Overall this gun is in very fine condition retaining 60-70% of its bright blue finish on bbl. The cylinder retains 10-20% of its original blue with a complete and easily discerned cylinder scene of Naval Battle. Bbl housing has scattered areas of light pitting and numerous small dings, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame, hammer & trigger are smooth, retaining much of their original case colors though mostly muted as can be seen in photos. Backstrap and trigger guard retain silver plating in protected areas. Grips retain most of their original varnish with exception of scuffing and scraping around edges of toe. Mechanics are very good and gun functions well. 4-42370 JS8 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2124	$8,625.00	COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 127741. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ octagonal bbl. Blue and case colored. New York address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. SN 127741 is found on all parts normally marked and gun is totally matching. There is also a small no. 2 above or below SN’s found on trigger guard, backstrap, frame and bbl housing, possibly meaning this was part of a set. Cylinder has the usual Ormsby naval battle scene. This gun retains much of its original finish and can be seen in photos as a beautiful example of an 1862 Civil War manufactured Colt revolver. CONDITION: Overall this gun is in very fine condition retaining 60-70% of its bright blue finish on bbl. The cylinder retains 10-20% of its original blue with a complete and easily discerned cylinder scene of Naval Battle. Bbl housing has scattered areas of light pitting and numerous small dings, dents and scratches especially around wedge slot. Frame, hammer & trigger are smooth, retaining much of their original case colors though mostly muted as can be seen in photos. Backstrap and trigger guard retain silver plating in protected areas. Grips retain most of their original varnish with exception of scuffing and scraping around edges of toe. Mechanics are very good and gun functions well. 4-42370 JS8 (4,000-6,000) 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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