GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXCEEDINGLY RARE COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH "WELLS FARGO" TYPE ORIGINAL FOUR INCH BARREL ASSEMBLY. COLT 1851 NAVY 56337 36 CAL Cal. 36. 4" oct bbl, small cone front bead sight, no loading lever, six shot cyl, brass trigger guard, brass front and backstrap. Arbor has scooped face. 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap nicely engraved "UPRR" and butt inscribed "TLD". Frame is U.S. over-run. Formerly in the Severn collection. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good, as found. All metal surfaces with scattered light pin prick erosion, more moderate erosion on cyl. Bbl address is good. Backstrap and trigger guard are good with light handling marks and light scratches. Grips are good with minor losses and handling marks. Inscription and backstrap mark are most intriguing, only adding to the rarity of this highly unusual configuration. Mechanics are good. Bore with moderate pitting. 49973-137 JSL118 (1,000-2,500)