COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION.

COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION. Cal. 38 CF. SN 8253. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York City address with dashes, brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grips and a brass stud & ring in the butt strap. The bottom of the bbl has the inspector initials “RWM” and an anchor. It has the external loading gate spring and has the scribed bull’s eye ejector rod head and it has 2-line patent date frame. This exact revolver is pictured on page 235, 236, & 237 of A STUDY OF COLT CONVERSIONS AND OTHER PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, McDowell. CONDITION: Very good. All matching except the wedge, which is properly unnumbered. No orig finish remains being a light gray patina overall with scattered spots of pitting. Grip frame retains a light mustard patina. Grips are sound with a chipped toe showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54667 JR594 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	826	$5,462.00	COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY NAVY CONVERSION. Cal. 38 CF. SN 8253. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 1-line New York City address with dashes, brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grips and a brass stud & ring in the butt strap. The bottom of the bbl has the inspector initials “RWM” and an anchor. It has the external loading gate spring and has the scribed bull’s eye ejector rod head and it has 2-line patent date frame. This exact revolver is pictured on page 235, 236, & 237 of A STUDY OF COLT CONVERSIONS AND OTHER PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, McDowell. CONDITION: Very good. All matching except the wedge, which is properly unnumbered. No orig finish remains being a light gray patina overall with scattered spots of pitting. Grip frame retains a light mustard patina. Grips are sound with a chipped toe showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54667 JR594 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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