GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE LARGE EARLY COPY OF THE COLT 1851 NAVY BY JEAN-JACQUES HERMAN. J. HERMAN 51 NAVY 96 .36 CAL Cal. 36. 6-3/4" octagon bbl with dove-tail front sight. Bbl assembly very nearly replicates that of a Colt 51 Navy. 6-shot rnd cylinder with very nicely machined hammer with heart-shaped top. Frame is lightly vine scroll engraved. 2-pc checkered wood grips. Ring trigger and grips are of pepper box style. Stamped with maker''s name and SN on front strap. Butt with steel cap and diamond shape center with light engraving and floral pattern. CONDITION: Good. All metal surfaces retain an even silver finish with scattered light beginning salt and pepper pitting. Grips are very good with minor losses throughout and have shrunk with age. Checkering mostly present though lightly hand worn. Rare early mixture of pepperbox and Colt Navy features by a famous Belgian gunsmith. 50125-1 JSL114 (4,000-6,500)