EARLY COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

EARLY COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 457. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver 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. Trigger guard and back strap are brass containing a 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver in the back strap channel. This was a very popular side arm with the Union forces during the Civil War with only a few thousand purchased by the government and the majority of the production private purchased by military personnel. Most of these revolvers saw hard service throughout the Civil War and afterward on the American frontier during the great westward expansion. They remained popular and in service well into the 1870’s after the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall metal retains a smooth blue/gray patina with a few minor nicks & scratches. Cylinder is matching condition and retains traces of the Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins prominent. Grip frame appears to never have been silver plated and is now a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-36794 JR60 (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
	2206	$3,162.50	EARLY COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 457. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver 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. Trigger guard and back strap are brass containing a 1-pc walnut grip, matching numbered to this revolver in the back strap channel. This was a very popular side arm with the Union forces during the Civil War with only a few thousand purchased by the government and the majority of the production private purchased by military personnel. Most of these revolvers saw hard service throughout the Civil War and afterward on the American frontier during the great westward expansion. They remained popular and in service well into the 1870’s after the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolver. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall metal retains a smooth blue/gray patina with a few minor nicks & scratches. Cylinder is matching condition and retains traces of the Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins prominent. Grip frame appears to never have been silver plated and is now a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong sharp bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-36794 JR60 (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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