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Lot 1317:Four-Screw Variant Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 1317:Four-Screw Variant Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,500 - $5,500

Very Scarce Four-Screw Variant Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

This revolver was manufactured in 1857, and is factory cut for a shoulder stock (not included) on the recoil shield and heel, long fourth screw in frame and has a sling swivel ahead of the trigger guard. The barrel has a brass cone front sight and the "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-" one-line address. The left side of the frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT." Matching visible serial numbers are marked on the wedge, loading lever, cylinder pin, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt and handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise.

ConditionVery good with smooth brown patina and light wear overall on the iron surfaces, some scattered dings on the right around the wedge, scattered patches of light corrosion/pitting, traces of original case colors visible on the protected area of the loading lever, and 50% of the original silver plated finish with a tarnished appearance on the iron grip straps/trigger guard. Grip is also very good with numerous scattered dents and scratches, a small chipped area at the bottom left front corner, and light edge wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1851 Navy

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened/silver

Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX