COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Revised: 3/13/2010

Additional Information: Left side grip bears a cartouche from Enfield of England (catalog incorrectly states illegible cartouche).

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 187348. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. The 4 SN locations on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard and buttstrap are all accompanied by a small “L” which signifies that this revolver was destined for the London office and the British market. Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of SN in the backstrap channel. Left side grip has an illegible English cartouche. Left side of bbl lug and cylinder have British proofs. Cylinder appears to have been cleaned and lightly machined during the period of use with at least one of the cylinder stop notches welded and re-cut with no approach re-cut. This light machining removed all the markings and cylinder scene. Rammer and wedge are replacements. The 1851 Navy, almost immediately, from its inception was an extremely popular sidearm both in America and around the world with both military and privately and saw service in almost every corner of the globe, especially with the British in India and Africa. The repairs and replacement parts found on this revolver are consistent for that period. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the bbl and cylinder a smooth gray patina with a few scattered small spots of pitting and minor dings and scratches. Cylinder has a couple small spots of pitting. Frame is a dark patina with a few nicks and scratches. Trigger guard and backstrap are without silver plating and retain a medium mustard patina. Grip has lightly chipped toes and shows heavy wear with light nicks and dings and retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling and a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-39443 JR192 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2272	$1,725.00	Revised: 3/13/2010 Additional Information: Left side grip bears a cartouche from Enfield of England (catalog incorrectly states illegible cartouche). COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 187348. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. The 4 SN locations on the bbl lug, frame, trigger guard and buttstrap are all accompanied by a small “L” which signifies that this revolver was destined for the London office and the British market. Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of SN in the backstrap channel. Left side grip has an illegible English cartouche. Left side of bbl lug and cylinder have British proofs. Cylinder appears to have been cleaned and lightly machined during the period of use with at least one of the cylinder stop notches welded and re-cut with no approach re-cut. This light machining removed all the markings and cylinder scene. Rammer and wedge are replacements. The 1851 Navy, almost immediately, from its inception was an extremely popular sidearm both in America and around the world with both military and privately and saw service in almost every corner of the globe, especially with the British in India and Africa. The repairs and replacement parts found on this revolver are consistent for that period. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the bbl and cylinder a smooth gray patina with a few scattered small spots of pitting and minor dings and scratches. Cylinder has a couple small spots of pitting. Frame is a dark patina with a few nicks and scratches. Trigger guard and backstrap are without silver plating and retain a medium mustard patina. Grip has lightly chipped toes and shows heavy wear with light nicks and dings and retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling and a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-39443 JR192 (1,500-2,500) 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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