HISTORIC CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

HISTORIC CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. CAL.: .36. Standard 51 Navy with 7-1/2″ barrel, one-line New York address, one-piece walnut grips with tiny U.S. below Colt’s patent on he frame. The bottom of the butt is inscribed in period script letters “H.L.S.” This fine old revolver is accompanied by a very old manila tag with very faded ink writing that has been transcribed to read that this revolver was carried by Captain Harlow L. Street of the 2nd California Cavalry, throughout the Civil War in the West Division, and that upon the writer’s demise it was to go to a cousin. Also accompanied by two large volumes of research material accomplished by the Horse Soldier Research Service. Captain Street rose from the rank of Corporal to Captain and served from September 1861 and led a somewhat checkered career, one time being court-martialed for being drunk on duty and was subsequently discharged. Captain Street persisted in clearing his name and was subsequently reinstate and reappointed as a Captain of Commissary and Stores, and served to retirement. SN 56333. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Retaining an even light gray/brown patina with a series of heavy dings on the barrel, a couple on the left side of the frame, and hammer marks on the butt. The frame also has a couple of spots of light pitting. The cylinder retains 30-40% strong scene. The grips are shrunk and may have been refinished, otherwise are sound. Strong, dark bore. 4-48707 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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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	431	$5,175.00	HISTORIC CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. CAL.: .36. Standard 51 Navy with 7-1/2″ barrel, one-line New York address, one-piece walnut grips with tiny U.S. below Colt’s patent on he frame. The bottom of the butt is inscribed in period script letters “H.L.S.” This fine old revolver is accompanied by a very old manila tag with very faded ink writing that has been transcribed to read that this revolver was carried by Captain Harlow L. Street of the 2nd California Cavalry, throughout the Civil War in the West Division, and that upon the writer’s demise it was to go to a cousin. Also accompanied by two large volumes of research material accomplished by the Horse Soldier Research Service. Captain Street rose from the rank of Corporal to Captain and served from September 1861 and led a somewhat checkered career, one time being court-martialed for being drunk on duty and was subsequently discharged. Captain Street persisted in clearing his name and was subsequently reinstate and reappointed as a Captain of Commissary and Stores, and served to retirement. SN 56333. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Retaining an even light gray/brown patina with a series of heavy dings on the barrel, a couple on the left side of the frame, and hammer marks on the butt. The frame also has a couple of spots of light pitting. The cylinder retains 30-40% strong scene. The grips are shrunk and may have been refinished, otherwise are sound. Strong, dark bore. 4-48707 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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