FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY LATE 4TH MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY LATE 4TH MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 190646. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap with varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Trigger guard is the large type. The “4” in serial number on all four positions on bottom of revolver have been struck over an “0”, obviously a factory error. The late 4th Model falls in the serial range 165,000 – 215,000, the majority of which were produced in the Civil War years. After the Civil War, in 1866, beginning with serial number 185,000, martial contracts were either filled or canceled and only civilian production was pursued. By that time, until cessation of production in 1873 or ’74, the westward expansion was in full swing and most of these revolvers saw hard service well into the 1870’s and even later. They were extremely popular with law enforcement, outlaws & the every day cowboy. Rarely is one found retaining strong orig finish such as this one. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig factory blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer, rammer handle & pivot retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, darker on handle & faded on rammer. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy orig blue with some thinning around front edge & a few spots of flaking around back edge. All six safety pins are crisp and it retains 98-99% crisp orig Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, dark on left recoil shield, thin on right recoil shield & lightly faded on right side with a small spot of pitting. Left side is brilliant. Screws retain most of their orig high polish blue. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with crisp edges & a medium mustard patina. Grip shows very light wear on edges with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 97% strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35178 JR374 (17,500-22,500)

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
	2291	$17,825.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY LATE 4TH MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 190646. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame with caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. It has silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap with varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Trigger guard is the large type. The “4” in serial number on all four positions on bottom of revolver have been struck over an “0”, obviously a factory error. The late 4th Model falls in the serial range 165,000 – 215,000, the majority of which were produced in the Civil War years. After the Civil War, in 1866, beginning with serial number 185,000, martial contracts were either filled or canceled and only civilian production was pursued. By that time, until cessation of production in 1873 or ’74, the westward expansion was in full swing and most of these revolvers saw hard service well into the 1870’s and even later. They were extremely popular with law enforcement, outlaws & the every day cowboy. Rarely is one found retaining strong orig finish such as this one. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig factory blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer, rammer handle & pivot retain most of their orig case colors, brilliant on pivot, darker on handle & faded on rammer. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy orig blue with some thinning around front edge & a few spots of flaking around back edge. All six safety pins are crisp and it retains 98-99% crisp orig Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, dark on left recoil shield, thin on right recoil shield & lightly faded on right side with a small spot of pitting. Left side is brilliant. Screws retain most of their orig high polish blue. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with crisp edges & a medium mustard patina. Grip shows very light wear on edges with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 97% strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35178 JR374 (17,500-22,500) 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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