RARE U.S. NAVY-MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY REVOLVER AND DISPLAY CASE WITH ACCOUTREMENTS.

RARE U.S. NAVY-MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY REVOLVER AND DISPLAY CASE WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. A scarce and desirable “U.S.N.” marked 3rd Model 1851 Colt Navy. This revolver conforms to the 3rd Model type in .36 cal, with a 6-shot cylinder and 7 ½” oct bbl. An important variation on this example is its iron trigger guard and grip straps. SN 61624 matching throughout. Bbl marked “Address Sam’l Colt New.York City”. The left side of the frame is marked “U.S.” beneath “Colt’s Patent”. Prominently stamped on the butt is “U.S.N.” and the inspector’s initials “G.M.R.” are stamped in the bottom of the 1-pc walnut grip. Various other inspectors’ markings are found on the bbl, cylinder and trigger guard. This is a very rare Colt Navy revolver, acquired by the United States Navy in an order of 2,000 revolvers delivered to the United States Navy in 1857. This particular revolver was inspected by Lt. George M. Ransom indicating that, out of the initial order of 2,000, this revolver was delivered as a part of 667 revolvers sent to the Boston Navy Yard the same year. As a sidebar, Lt. Ransom was killed in action while attacking Fort Sumpter in late 1863. The revolver is accompanied by a wood and glass display case measuring 17 ½” x 9” and includes an orig Civil War period percussion cap pouch embossed “U.S.N.”, a 2-pc Civil War period U.S. Navy officer’s waist belt plate, one brass U.S. Navy coat size button and one U.S. Marine Corps coat size button. CONDITION: Excellent. Colt shows very little wear. All of its blued finish has now turned to a very attractive dark plum/brown patina with only the smallest spots of pitting on the bbl and frame. Cylinder scene remains sharp and visible-about 85%. Grips are fine except for a minor chip out of one toe and a dent or two on the butt. Mechanical action is excellent. Cap box show wear and light surface crackling. Buckle and buttons are fine. 4-59336 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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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	313a	$8,050.00	RARE U.S. NAVY-MARTIALLY MARKED MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY REVOLVER AND DISPLAY CASE WITH ACCOUTREMENTS. A scarce and desirable “U.S.N.” marked 3rd Model 1851 Colt Navy. This revolver conforms to the 3rd Model type in .36 cal, with a 6-shot cylinder and 7 ½” oct bbl. An important variation on this example is its iron trigger guard and grip straps. SN 61624 matching throughout. Bbl marked “Address Sam’l Colt New.York City”. The left side of the frame is marked “U.S.” beneath “Colt’s Patent”. Prominently stamped on the butt is “U.S.N.” and the inspector’s initials “G.M.R.” are stamped in the bottom of the 1-pc walnut grip. Various other inspectors’ markings are found on the bbl, cylinder and trigger guard. This is a very rare Colt Navy revolver, acquired by the United States Navy in an order of 2,000 revolvers delivered to the United States Navy in 1857. This particular revolver was inspected by Lt. George M. Ransom indicating that, out of the initial order of 2,000, this revolver was delivered as a part of 667 revolvers sent to the Boston Navy Yard the same year. As a sidebar, Lt. Ransom was killed in action while attacking Fort Sumpter in late 1863. The revolver is accompanied by a wood and glass display case measuring 17 ½” x 9” and includes an orig Civil War period percussion cap pouch embossed “U.S.N.”, a 2-pc Civil War period U.S. Navy officer’s waist belt plate, one brass U.S. Navy coat size button and one U.S. Marine Corps coat size button. CONDITION: Excellent. Colt shows very little wear. All of its blued finish has now turned to a very attractive dark plum/brown patina with only the smallest spots of pitting on the bbl and frame. Cylinder scene remains sharp and visible-about 85%. Grips are fine except for a minor chip out of one toe and a dent or two on the butt. Mechanical action is excellent. Cap box show wear and light surface crackling. Buckle and buttons are fine. 4-59336 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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