CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 133856, matching except loading lever and wedge. The cylinder has been renumbered. 36 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Marked “–ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW- YORK U.S. AMERICA–” on top of the bbl, with “COLTS / PATENT” on the left side of the frame. The cylinder scene is very good. The lever pivot screw has been replaced and there is work on the bbl lug at that point. The wedge screw is also a replacement. Cased in a wood box with oak bottom and unidentified wood top. Lined with maroon velvet and containing a powder flask, a Colt marked brass mold, an Eley cap tin and a key which operates the lock. CONDITION: 20% blue on the bbl, 60% on the cylinder. 80% casehardening colors on the hammer and loading lever. Frame has been cleaned to bright. Backstrap and triggerguard retain much of the current coat of silver. Fancy grain walnut grips are slightly undersized and retain most of their varnish. Interior of the case, including the label and the lid have been aged. Two of the partitions are loose, the lid is warped. Flask has a replaced spout and has several dents. Mold has numerous dents and some light surface rust, but has good cavities. Cap tin is very good. 4-58984 (4,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	768	$3,162.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 133856, matching except loading lever and wedge. The cylinder has been renumbered. 36 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Marked “–ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW- YORK U.S. AMERICA–” on top of the bbl, with “COLTS / PATENT” on the left side of the frame. The cylinder scene is very good. The lever pivot screw has been replaced and there is work on the bbl lug at that point. The wedge screw is also a replacement. Cased in a wood box with oak bottom and unidentified wood top. Lined with maroon velvet and containing a powder flask, a Colt marked brass mold, an Eley cap tin and a key which operates the lock. CONDITION: 20% blue on the bbl, 60% on the cylinder. 80% casehardening colors on the hammer and loading lever. Frame has been cleaned to bright. Backstrap and triggerguard retain much of the current coat of silver. Fancy grain walnut grips are slightly undersized and retain most of their varnish. Interior of the case, including the label and the lid have been aged. Two of the partitions are loose, the lid is warped. Flask has a replaced spout and has several dents. Mold has numerous dents and some light surface rust, but has good cavities. Cap tin is very good. 4-58984 (4,000-6,000) 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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