AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. This is a classic Civil War sidearm used by both North and South, being the most popular sidearm among Confederate officers. This is a nice, honest, original and complete example of a Hartford, CT made Colt Revolver at the onset of the Civil War. Based on serial number data, this gun was made in the first few months of 1861 when war fervor was at its peak. Many Colts made between January and April where this gun probably falls, were shipped South and if records exist this would be an interesting project to research. Regardless if shipped North or South, this popular Civil War sidearm is an honest, complete example still retaining portions of its discernible rolled cylinder design of naval battle. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good. All matching serial numbers, markings all easily read such as barrel address and patent markings. Cylinder has areas of staining and pitting, but much of the naval battle scene can be seen. Stocks retain 90% of their original Colt varnish with edge wear and small blemishes. Metal overall appears to have been cleaned, but most iron surfaces are grey/brown. Remnants of original silver on trigger guard and backstrap are still present in protected areas. 49055-171 (1,500-1,800) JS0