May 23rd 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/22/2015
This is one of a myriad of Colt copies made in Europe in the 1850's and 1860's. Many of these so called "Brevette" models are stamped with the makers of the firearm, while this example is an obvious attempt to play off the Colt name and not have to pay any royalties. It has all Colt markings but they are not identical to those used by Colt manufacturing. It is a standard Navy in al respects with 7-1/2" octagon barrel, six shot, .36 caliber single action percussion system. Has all matching numbers except wedge is not marked. Some one erroneously stamped .44 caliber on the trigger guard. Sports a pair of one piece walnut grips that retain portions of the original varnish, are a little shy to metal, and has a small chip at left front toe and right front face at frame. The brass has mellowed to a beautiful mustard color while the balance is a dark chocolate patina. Timing is a little off but does operate. Bore is strong with minor corrosion. These guns were widely used by the Confederates during the Civil War as brought in from Europe by the blockade runners.