SPECTACULAR MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

SPECTACULAR MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 57122. Fine early ’51 with 7-1/2” octagon bbl, 1-line New York address with small brass trigger guard and back strap. It has 1-pc walnut grips with fine cartouches on each side, “JH” on the left grip and “RHHW” on the right grip. There are small inspector’s initials on the various parts including a large “A” at the top of the left grip, an “A” on the bbl and an “H” on the cylinder and back strap with a “K” on the left trigger guard. There is a small “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including the wedge, retaining about 95% original blue on the bbl with light edge wear and some thinning toward the muzzle. The bbl lug has light hammer marks around the wedge slot on the right side. The rammer & lever retain most of their original case colors, strong & bright on the pivot, turning silver elsewhere. The cylinder retains 30-40% thin original blue with scattered light surface spotting and has 95-98% of its original Ormsby Naval battle scene. All six pins are still fine. The frame & hammer retain virtually all of their original case colors, bright on the sides of the frame & hammer, slightly faded on the recoil shield. The trigger guard and back strap have crisp edges and retain a light mellow patina. The grips are crisp with fine legible cartouches and retain most of their oil finish. The screws are all fine and retain most of their bright original blue. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore with light pitting just above the forcing cone. A truly magnificent and seldom encountered early Navy that undoubtedly saw Civil War service. 4-50363 (28,000-38,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	710	$0.00	SPECTACULAR MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 57122. Fine early ’51 with 7-1/2” octagon bbl, 1-line New York address with small brass trigger guard and back strap. It has 1-pc walnut grips with fine cartouches on each side, “JH” on the left grip and “RHHW” on the right grip. There are small inspector’s initials on the various parts including a large “A” at the top of the left grip, an “A” on the bbl and an “H” on the cylinder and back strap with a “K” on the left trigger guard. There is a small “U.S.” below “Colt’s Patent” on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including the wedge, retaining about 95% original blue on the bbl with light edge wear and some thinning toward the muzzle. The bbl lug has light hammer marks around the wedge slot on the right side. The rammer & lever retain most of their original case colors, strong & bright on the pivot, turning silver elsewhere. The cylinder retains 30-40% thin original blue with scattered light surface spotting and has 95-98% of its original Ormsby Naval battle scene. All six pins are still fine. The frame & hammer retain virtually all of their original case colors, bright on the sides of the frame & hammer, slightly faded on the recoil shield. The trigger guard and back strap have crisp edges and retain a light mellow patina. The grips are crisp with fine legible cartouches and retain most of their oil finish. The screws are all fine and retain most of their bright original blue. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore with light pitting just above the forcing cone. A truly magnificent and seldom encountered early Navy that undoubtedly saw Civil War service. 4-50363 (28,000-38,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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