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3279
$5,175.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 26216. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. An American walnut Colt casing with rust red velvet lining with compartments for the revolver accompanies it, a dbl sided angle spout Navy sized eagle flask. It also has an iron 2-cavity Colt’s patent mold with sprue cutter and a UMC cap tin containing primers. CONDITION: Fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in the sheltered areas with the balance a smooth medium brown patina & some pitting around the muzzle. Bbl address is mostly worn away. Cylinder & frame are also smooth patina with some light pitting on the left side of the frame & front edge of the cylinder. Grip frame is a mellow patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches with moderate to heavy wear on the edges and retain a smooth patina. Cylinder stop will not retract, so mechanics need attention, bright strong bore, and dark in the grooves. Case is fine with a crack in the bottom. Top appears to have been re-varnished and lightly cleaned. Interior is faded & soiled but completely intact. Flask is very good with a couple of small dents and retains about 70% orig finish. Mold is lightly pitted. Altogether a fine cased set. 4-55098 JR454 (4,000-7,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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