EXTRAORDINARY COLT LATE 3RD MODEL NAVY ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

EXTRAORDINARY COLT LATE 3RD MODEL NAVY ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 56263. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, full brass pin front sight & 1-line New York City address with dashes. It has a tiny “U.S.” under “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with never silver plated, brass trigger guard & back strap, containing a beautiful 1-pc walnut grip with crisp cartouches on each side. Left side has “JH” (James Harris) in a rectangle and right side has “RHKW” (Robert Henry Kirkwood Whitley) in a long oval. Top of back strap has a partial tiny “H” with a variety of other inspector initials on various parts. The 3rd model appears to have been the second highest production in the 1851 series but very few were legitimate Navy Armys, those Navy revolvers made for & issued to the Army instead of the Navy. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all visible numbers are matching including wedge. Overall retains 99%+ strong orig factory finish including bright blue on bbl with only fine sharp edge wear & some slight spots of discoloration. Cylinder retains virtually all of its orig, slightly dulled blue factory finish with one mashed safety pin & the other five pins remaining crisp. Cylinder also retains virtually all of its Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain all of their crisp brilliant factory orig case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield. Trigger guard & back strap are crisp with a light mustard patina. Grips are equally crisp with two small dings on right side showing no wear and retaining all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting. A truly rare, exceptional & extraordinarily beautiful Colt Navy. 4-35779 JR373 (55,000-65,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2290	$97,750.00	EXTRAORDINARY COLT LATE 3RD MODEL NAVY ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 56263. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, full brass pin front sight & 1-line New York City address with dashes. It has a tiny “U.S.” under “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with never silver plated, brass trigger guard & back strap, containing a beautiful 1-pc walnut grip with crisp cartouches on each side. Left side has “JH” (James Harris) in a rectangle and right side has “RHKW” (Robert Henry Kirkwood Whitley) in a long oval. Top of back strap has a partial tiny “H” with a variety of other inspector initials on various parts. The 3rd model appears to have been the second highest production in the 1851 series but very few were legitimate Navy Armys, those Navy revolvers made for & issued to the Army instead of the Navy. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all visible numbers are matching including wedge. Overall retains 99%+ strong orig factory finish including bright blue on bbl with only fine sharp edge wear & some slight spots of discoloration. Cylinder retains virtually all of its orig, slightly dulled blue factory finish with one mashed safety pin & the other five pins remaining crisp. Cylinder also retains virtually all of its Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame & hammer retain all of their crisp brilliant factory orig case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield. Trigger guard & back strap are crisp with a light mustard patina. Grips are equally crisp with two small dings on right side showing no wear and retaining all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting. A truly rare, exceptional & extraordinarily beautiful Colt Navy. 4-35779 JR373 (55,000-65,000) 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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