SCARCE 2ND MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

SCARCE 2ND MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 3132. Cal. 36. Scarce early Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver blade front sight with New York City address. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene and square back silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip that is numbered “2246” in back strap channel. Butt strap is hand scratched “G. BUCHANAN”. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Wedge spring is broken and wedge screw is a replacement. Only about 2,950 of the 2nd Model 51 Navys were produced early in the production in the serial range of about 1250 to 4200. Most saw hard service prior to and during the Civil War and later on the American frontier during the great westward expansion well into the 1870’s and 1880’s. They are rarely ever found with strong orig finish. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge except grip as noted. No orig finish remains being an overall dark blue/brown patina with traces of silvered case colors on sides of frame. The wedge was slightly altered during period of use to facilitate ease of installation. Cylinder is a smooth blue/gray patina and retains about 30-35% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear and light nicks & scratches with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with moderate pitting. 4-36785 JR59 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2201	$4,312.50	SCARCE 2ND MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 3132. Cal. 36. Scarce early Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver blade front sight with New York City address. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene and square back silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip that is numbered “2246” in back strap channel. Butt strap is hand scratched “G. BUCHANAN”. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLTS PATENT”. Wedge spring is broken and wedge screw is a replacement. Only about 2,950 of the 2nd Model 51 Navys were produced early in the production in the serial range of about 1250 to 4200. Most saw hard service prior to and during the Civil War and later on the American frontier during the great westward expansion well into the 1870’s and 1880’s. They are rarely ever found with strong orig finish. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge except grip as noted. No orig finish remains being an overall dark blue/brown patina with traces of silvered case colors on sides of frame. The wedge was slightly altered during period of use to facilitate ease of installation. Cylinder is a smooth blue/gray patina and retains about 30-35% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain silver in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing heavy wear and light nicks & scratches with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with moderate pitting. 4-36785 JR59 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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