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  • Lot #865
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Lot 865: Two Early Colt Black Powder Series Revolvers w/ Original Flip To

Collector's Lot of Two Early Colt Black Powder Series Revolvers with Original Flip Top Black Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 865: Two Early Colt Black Powder Series Revolvers w/ Original Flip To

Collector's Lot of Two Early Colt Black Powder Series Revolvers with Original Flip Top Black Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Cased Colt 1851 Navy Revolver with Accessories

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1165
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 190
Class: Antique
Description:

This is an early example of a second generation Colt 1851 Navy revolver. These early revolvers were shipped in the same black box as the early second generation Single Action Army revolvers. With a walnut Colt case lined in royal blue velvet, a powder flask, an empty cap tin, a two cavity bullet mold, a nipple wrench/screwdriver, the original black box numbered to gun and a shipping box for the case.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only a few very faint patches of oxidation and a few light handling/storage marks. The case is excellent with some scattered minor marks on the exterior and one partition is loose inside. The black box is very good with some creases and edge wear.



B) Colt 1851 Navy Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1165
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 190
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A". With the original early Single Action Army style black box numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Near new with some small areas of handling/storage wear. The box is very good with some wear, a few tears and some creasing.



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