GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
VERY FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY 13255 36 Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address with dashes. It has 1860 Army-style rack & pinion rammer with “COLT’S PATENT” on left side of frame. The brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. This gun is in very fine condition, retaining much of its orig finish and varnished stocks. This particular arm was made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. Surviving Colts of this era are rarely found in high condition and fine aesthetics as this example. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 30% bright orig finish especially in protected areas with good feathering marks around front sight. Cylinder retains about 10-20% of its orig blue with balance plum with some staining and light pitting on one side. Rolled Ormsby naval battle cylinder scene is almost all discernible. Safety pins all smashed flat. Colt''s Patent marking on frame is double struck and 2nd line is weakly struck as can be seen in photos. Frame, loading arm and cylinder retain about 50% fading and muted case colors. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 20-30% orig silver plate (turned black) balance of brass surface has a light mustard/yellow patina. Grip is sound and sharp showing only minor edge wear and small chips inside each toe. Varnish is 95%+ intact with edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 49059-62 JS (7,500-12,500)