FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 66499. Cal. 36. Third model Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pin front sight & New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. A few of the small parts have inspector initials. It has a small brass trigger guard & back strap with a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig blue velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartment in bottom for revolver, a fine 1-sided “COLT’S PATENT” angle spout flask, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps & orig functioning key. The mortised brass lock in front is loose & escutcheon is missing. CONDITION: Revolver is extraordinarily fine, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig factory finish with only very slight muzzle edge wear on left side and a few minor spots of wear elsewhere. Case colors on right side of frame & hammer are stone brilliant, slightly faded on left side of frame. Cylinder retains 99% of Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins prominent, five of which are crisp. There are small chatter marks on two of the lands between cylinder recesses. Grip has a chip in right toe, otherwise it is crisp & spectacular retaining about all of its orig oil finish. Trigger guard & back strap are a dark mustard patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has light nicks & scratches in lid & retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly to moderately soiled with heavy lead oxide in right rear corner. Flask is extremely fine retaining 96-97% strong orig finish. Mold retains about 70% glossy orig factory blue with balance flaked, not worn, to light patina. This is an extraordinarily crisp & orig set. 4-35932 JR476 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2286	$57,500.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 66499. Cal. 36. Third model Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, pin front sight & New York City address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.”. A few of the small parts have inspector initials. It has a small brass trigger guard & back strap with a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by an orig blue velvet lined Colt mahogany casing, compartment in bottom for revolver, a fine 1-sided “COLT’S PATENT” angle spout flask, a blued steel 2-cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps & orig functioning key. The mortised brass lock in front is loose & escutcheon is missing. CONDITION: Revolver is extraordinarily fine, all matching including wedge, grip was not checked. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig factory finish with only very slight muzzle edge wear on left side and a few minor spots of wear elsewhere. Case colors on right side of frame & hammer are stone brilliant, slightly faded on left side of frame. Cylinder retains 99% of Ormsby Naval battle scene with all six safety pins prominent, five of which are crisp. There are small chatter marks on two of the lands between cylinder recesses. Grip has a chip in right toe, otherwise it is crisp & spectacular retaining about all of its orig oil finish. Trigger guard & back strap are a dark mustard patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has light nicks & scratches in lid & retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly to moderately soiled with heavy lead oxide in right rear corner. Flask is extremely fine retaining 96-97% strong orig finish. Mold retains about 70% glossy orig factory blue with balance flaked, not worn, to light patina. This is an extraordinarily crisp & orig set. 4-35932 JR476 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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