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2204
$4,312.50

COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 26924. Cal. 36. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, orig front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has usual 6-shot cyl with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has caliber marking. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap containing a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with matching serial number in back strap channel. Nickel finish is a period of use restoration. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains about all of its fine nickel finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Cyl retains 75-80% Ormsby Naval battle scene with a few spots of fine pitting and some bruising on cyl face. Trigger guard & back strap retain virtually all of their fine silver finish. Grip is extremely fine, showing very light wear and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with fine pitting about 1″ from cyl end. 4-36786 JR61 (2,500-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010
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