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Lot #188

Lot 187: Civilian Colt 1851 Navy Revolver with Special Order Grip

Stunning Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Special Order Antique Checkered Ivory Grip

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 187: Civilian Colt 1851 Navy Revolver with Special Order Grip

Stunning Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Special Order Antique Checkered Ivory Grip

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Stunning Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Special Order Antique Checkered Ivory Grip

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: antique checkered ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 615
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 189
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with sharp rifling.
Description:

This attractive Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1863 and has the "I" suffix stamped above and below the main serial numbers on the barrel and frame used to indicate a special order grip like the one-piece factory checkered grip found on this revolver. It may have been special ordered by or for a Union Army officer, as the Model 1851 Navy was the standard sidearm of the period. The Colt "Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber" was designed between 1847 and 1850 and was initially called the Ranger Model, with 215,348 reportedly manufactured between 1850-1873. It has a brass cone front sight, "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" along the top of the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "2" on the left side of the trigger guard bow, and the standard Naval Battle of Campeche cylinder scene. Matching visible serial numbers marked on the loading lever, barrel, wedge, cylinder pin, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 60% plus original blue finish on the cylinder with smooth brown patina on the balance, vivid original case colors showing in some of the protected areas with a slightly muted appearance on the balance, 50% plus original silver plating concentrated on the trigger guard/front strap with an untouched tarnished original appearance and attractive bright golden patina on the balance of the exposed brass, retaining all of the cylinder safety pins with sharp cylinder scene, markings and edges in the metal overall. Grip is very fine with crisp checkering, a few darkened age line cracks visible on both sides, and tight fitment. Mechanically excellent. This attractive Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver with special order checkered grip would make a fine addition to any Colt collection!



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