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Lot 207:U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 207:U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Scarce U.S. Navy Contract Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Reportedly 2,640 Model 1851 Navy revolvers were purchased by the U.S. Navy between June 1856 through September 1859, of the approximately 215,000 total Model 1851 Navy revolvers manufactured in Hartford. This "Navy-Navy" revolver was manufactured in 1856 and has "U.S.N." above "J.L.H." stamped on the butt of the back strap indicating it was inspected by Commander James L. Henderson, active at Norfolk Navy Yard between June 1857 to April 1861. Many of these were later converted for use with metallic cartridges by the Navy, with this example still remaining in its percussion configuration. Features the distinctive iron grip frame, a post front sight, "-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-" on top of the barrel, the Naval Battle of Campeche cylinder roll-scene, "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." on the left of the frame, and all matching visible serial numbers including properly handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

ConditionVery good with smooth gray and brown patina overall, with traces of original case colors, a few patches of minor pitting, and defined cylinder scene, edges and markings in the iron overall. Grip is very fine with some light handling marks and nicks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1851 Navy
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2728
Catalog page214
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