GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXCEPTIONAL CASED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.COLTMODEL 1851 NAVY20297236Cal 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2" oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene roll marking and all 6 safety pins are crisp. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a nicely figured, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a mahogany, dark green cloth lined casing which is compartmented for the revolver, a fine eagle flask, an iron 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold marked "36 B" (belt model), fine pack of wrapped paper cartridges, an orig paper wrapped tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. This is a beautiful cased gun retaining most of its orig bright blue finish and case colors. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching though not disassembled to check for internal SNs. Bbl and cylinder retain about 95%+ bright blue with only edge wear. Loading arm, frame and hammer retain 90%+ case colors. Finish appears touched up in areas as many small nicks appeared recolored. Trigger guard & backstrap retain strong traces of silver plate with balance a mustard yellow patina. Grip is crisp with a couple small bruises & retains about 95% of its orig varnish with edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of staining and light pitting. Case is sound and solid retaining most of a varnished finish. Green cloth lining has areas of fading, wear and soiling. Flask is fine overall retaining 90% its orig varnish. Cap tin is sound with paper wrap worn and oil stained, still sealed with good discernible paper label. Cartridge pack is fine and solid. Mold retains about half of its blue finish with numerous small dents and dings with clear markings. 49059-77 JS (8,000-12,000)