GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 142551. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, replacement German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with caliber. The brass trigger guard & back strap contain a wonderful 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle in an oval on left side. Grip is of the earliest type with two slabs of ivory fastened to a central block of ivory which has the partial SN “142” in butt strap channel. This number matches the first three numbers of the SN of this revolver. SNs on bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that this revolver was to be engraved and required special polishing. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage deluxe folite arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background over the frame with three scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Bbl lug and rammer pivot are engraved to match with a dog’s head incorporated into the patterns on left side and a scroll terminating in a flower blossom on right side. Hammer has received Mr. Young’s deluxe engraving with full coverage on sides with wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose and fish scale patterns on top edge. Top of back strap has Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on butt strap & back strap along with the trigger bow. Ears of back strap are engraved in partial flower blossoms and shoulders of trigger guard in foliate patterns. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “8102” but appears to have engraved ends. No orig finish remains being a worn, heavily cleaned, dark gray metal patina with moderate to heavy pitting on bbl and sides of hammer. Cyl retains only minor traces of the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking with several nicks, dents & dings. Grip frame is a cleaned light mustard patina. Grip is outstanding, showing light to moderate wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-40680 JR132 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2279	$4,830.00	GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 142551. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, replacement German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with caliber. The brass trigger guard & back strap contain a wonderful 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle in an oval on left side. Grip is of the earliest type with two slabs of ivory fastened to a central block of ivory which has the partial SN “142” in butt strap channel. This number matches the first three numbers of the SN of this revolver. SNs on bbl lug, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that this revolver was to be engraved and required special polishing. Revolver is engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage deluxe folite arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background over the frame with three scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Bbl lug and rammer pivot are engraved to match with a dog’s head incorporated into the patterns on left side and a scroll terminating in a flower blossom on right side. Hammer has received Mr. Young’s deluxe engraving with full coverage on sides with wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose and fish scale patterns on top edge. Top of back strap has Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on butt strap & back strap along with the trigger bow. Ears of back strap are engraved in partial flower blossoms and shoulders of trigger guard in foliate patterns. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “8102” but appears to have engraved ends. No orig finish remains being a worn, heavily cleaned, dark gray metal patina with moderate to heavy pitting on bbl and sides of hammer. Cyl retains only minor traces of the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking with several nicks, dents & dings. Grip frame is a cleaned light mustard patina. Grip is outstanding, showing light to moderate wear and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-40680 JR132 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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