GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS AND "SLIM JIM" HOLSTER. COLT 1861 NAVY 11814 36 CAL IVORY Cal. 36. Model 1861 Colt Navy percussion revolver in standard configuration with 7-1/2" bbl made in 1863, gun exhibits fine engraved floral and punch dot designs in frame and bbl housing, hammer engraved with animal head. Matching SNs are found with initials "IE", which probably denotes Ivory and engraved. Gun is accompanied by fine "Slim Jim" holster. PROVENANCE: The Estate of W. G. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall, all matching including wedge. Gun has been cleaned, gray overall with pitting, backstrap and trigger guard have tiny traces of silver with overall smooth light mustard patina, markings are mostly discernible though portions of address are weak as can be seen in photos. SN are all discernible and Colt''s patent with last 4 digits of SN present on cylinder. Cylinder scene is about 20% visible. Grips are no doubt original Colt grips but are poorly fit to this gun with discernible gaps at top of backstrap as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well, with well defined rifling and bore. Grips are "Certifiable Antique Elephant Ivory". Holster is very good and sound overall with scuffing and crazing in high areas, sewn belt loop is sound with similar scuffing and crazing, holster was made without plug, about 1" of sewing is loose at top edge. 49973-441 JS (3,000-5,000)