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Lot #2123
Lot #2125

Lot 2124: Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Attributed to Jeremiah G. Ritter of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Lot 2124: Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Attributed to Jeremiah G. Ritter of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Attributed to Jeremiah G. Ritter of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1546
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured 1861, "JxR" faintly scratched on the butt, grip faintly marked "J-R" on the left and "JGRitter" on the right. Includes an Ancestry Guns certificate of authenticity and documentation attributing this revolver to Jeremiah G. Ritter of Company C of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment.

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