GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
SUPERB COLT 1861 NAVY REVOLVER IN ORIG CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES.COLT1861 NAVY2642936W/ CASECal. .36. 7-1/2" bbl. One of the finest plain 1861 Navy revolvers. This lovely specimen retains not only much orig finish, but its orig case with proper caps for Colt's belt model, a Colt's patent slant charger Navy flask and a Colt's patent mold, screwdriver and an orig packet of revolving belt pistol combustible cartridges. Mfg in 1865, gun is essentially as it left the factory. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Revolver is simply superb. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig bright blue finish, loading lever retains nearly all its cased colors, frame and hammer retain nearly all of their orig vibrant case colors. Cyl retains some orig blue, but exhibits flaking as is common on Colt percussion revolvers. Screws retain nearly all their brilliant blue. Walnut grips nearly all of their orig Colt factory varnish, with few if any blemishes. Revolver is so tight, that we did not remove the bbl to check the bore, but it appears to be excellent. Action is as new. Gun is possibly unfired and retains all of its pin safeties. Case is excellent with some fading to orig wine colored lining. Colt's flask is excellent retaining much orig gilding on spout and almost all orig lacquer on body with no visible dents. Cap tin is excellent. Mold retains nearly all its orig blued finish, as does screwdriver. If you want a superb cased plain 1861 Navy, you need look no further than No. 26429. 53096-2 MRZ (12,500-20,000)