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Lot 32: Colt 1861 Navy Revolver 36 percussion

Relic Grade Inscribed Colt Model 1861 Revolver with Ivory Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2009

Lot 32: Colt 1861 Navy Revolver 36 percussion

Relic Grade Inscribed Colt Model 1861 Revolver with Ivory Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Relic Grade Inscribed Colt Model 1861 Revolver with Ivory Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1861 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 7-1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/ silver
Grip: ivory
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 7
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Manufactured in 1863. The back strap is inscribed "COL IRA W. AINSWORTH. 10th. REGt. N.G.S.N.Y.". No visible markings on the steel, with clear markings and dark silver on the brass grip straps. Smooth one piece ivory grips. Metal is a mass of rust. Pieces missing from grip. From the Will Hoffeld Collection, purchased from R. Mac Willie.

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