GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
EXTREMELY FINE 4TH MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT 1851 NAVY 199718 36 Cal. 36. Standard configuration Model 1851 Colt Navy made in 1866, blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2" oct bbl with brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small "COLTS PATENT" and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked "36 CAL". The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene. This is a beautiful Colt Navy which would be difficult to upgrade for overall condition and aesthetics. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, orig and complete. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with minor light scratching and a few small dents below wedge slot on right side. Frame, hammer and loading assembly retain most of their case colors, though muted and rammer arm is mostly a silver/grey. Cylinder retains about 90% orig finish, mostly bright blue with remainder blue/plum. Cylinder chambers and cylinder face retain most of their orig blue finish. Ormsby Naval battle scene rolled marking is crisp and virtually 100% discernible with only a few minor cosmetic nicks. Trigger guard and backstrap retain silver plating in sheltered areas being mostly a medium mustard patina. Grips are well fit retaining virtually all their orig factory varnish with edge wear and a few light nicks. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired, even though someone played with the gun smashing 5 of the 6 safety pins. 50531-2 JS (12,500-17,500)