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Lot 28: Civil War Era Commercial Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Very Scarce Civil War Era Commercial Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Four Screw Frame

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Lot 28: Civil War Era Commercial Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Very Scarce Civil War Era Commercial Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Four Screw Frame

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250

Very Scarce Civil War Era Commercial Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Four Screw Frame

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1862 with cone and hammer notch sights, the one-line New York address, standard cylinder scene and patent markings, "S" below the serial number on the frame and trigger guard, and matching serial numbers on the barrel, wedge, cylinder (period renumbered below the original "4564"), frame, trigger guard, back strap, and grip mortise.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 25% original blue finish on the barrel concentrated on the sides of the barrel lug, 30% original casehardened finish concentrated on the sides of the frame, traces of original silver plating on the grip frame, aged patina on the silver and brass, mostly light gray and brown patina on the balance, some mild pitting, and scattered scratches and minor marks. Half of the cylinder safety pins remain solid. The grip is very good and has moderate edge wear, scrapes and pressure marks, and handling wear. Mechanically fine.



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