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Lot #187

Lot 186: U.S. Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver

U.S. Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 186: U.S. Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver

U.S. Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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U.S. Navy Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1707
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

This revolver was manufactured in 1856 and then converted in the mid-1870s. The cylinder is dual numbered "61104" and "9199." The revolver has "R.W.M.[anchor]" marked on the bottom of the barrel and "U.S.N./J.L.H." on the butt. A leather flap holster with" ELDORADO JOHNNY/PRESIDENT/OF/SON OF SUDDEN DEATH/SOCIETY" handwritten on the flap along with "TUNNEL/1 to 30" on the back and various locations and dates in the nineteen-teens.

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