SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 61125. Cal. .36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with brass pin front sight and one line “NEW YORK CITY” address with dashes. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The large guard, iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a one piece walnut grip with last four digit of serial number in the backstrap channel. Buttstrap is stamped with tiny “USN”. Few of these Navy issued Colts are found today retaining much orig finish given their continued exposure to salt atmosphere with minimal maintenance. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains, being an overall gray/brown patina with a few small,.scattered spots of pitting. Cyl is in matching condition and retains 50%-60% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip shows heavy wear with severely altered left edge and retains a dark, hand worn patina. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise, mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39635 JR370 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2202	$3,162.50	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 61125. Cal. .36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with brass pin front sight and one line “NEW YORK CITY” address with dashes. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The large guard, iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a one piece walnut grip with last four digit of serial number in the backstrap channel. Buttstrap is stamped with tiny “USN”. Few of these Navy issued Colts are found today retaining much orig finish given their continued exposure to salt atmosphere with minimal maintenance. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge and grip. No orig finish remains, being an overall gray/brown patina with a few small,.scattered spots of pitting. Cyl is in matching condition and retains 50%-60% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip shows heavy wear with severely altered left edge and retains a dark, hand worn patina. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise, mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39635 JR370 (2,000-3,000) 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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