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3237
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$8,625.00
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SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 89921. Rare 4-screw model with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, Hartford address, cut for shoulder stock with extended stock screws. Left side of the frame has a tiny “US” below Colt’s patent and there are small inspector marks on some of the parts. Butt strap is marked “U S N” and the left bottom of the grip is marked “I / GWR”. It has iron grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue mixed with light patina. Rammer pivot retains faded case colors. Cylinder retains 40-50% thin orig blue with a few spots of discoloration and about 80% Ormsby naval battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are prominent. Frame has been cleaned to light patina with traces of orig finish in the sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 50% case colors. Grip frame retains traces of orig blue. Grip is sound with minor chipped toes and retains a dark oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-57228 JR609 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |