RARE “USN” MARKED COLT 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE “USN” MARKED COLT 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4448. Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in back strap channel. Butt strap is stamped “U.S.N.”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, only about 650 of these fine revolvers went into the Naval Service and overall only about 38,800 were produced in the period 1861-1873 making this one of the more rare Colt Percussion revolvers. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of orig finish having been cleaned to bright metal a long time ago and now is beginning to repatinate. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors. Frame retains about 50% case colors on left side, moderately faded, and about 80% strong case colors on right side with recoil shields turned silver. Hammer retains smoky case colors with light pitting around nose. Cylinder is a gray metal patina and retains about 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip has a chip on left side at the frame, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & moderate pitting. 4-36676 JR47 (5,000-7,000)

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
	2127	$8,337.50	RARE “USN” MARKED COLT 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4448. Cal. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in back strap channel. Butt strap is stamped “U.S.N.”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, only about 650 of these fine revolvers went into the Naval Service and overall only about 38,800 were produced in the period 1861-1873 making this one of the more rare Colt Percussion revolvers. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Bbl retains traces of orig finish having been cleaned to bright metal a long time ago and now is beginning to repatinate. Rammer pivot retains strong case colors. Frame retains about 50% case colors on left side, moderately faded, and about 80% strong case colors on right side with recoil shields turned silver. Hammer retains smoky case colors with light pitting around nose. Cylinder is a gray metal patina and retains about 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip has a chip on left side at the frame, otherwise is sound showing moderate wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good shine & moderate pitting. 4-36676 JR47 (5,000-7,000) 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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