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Lot 3156:Colt 1851 Navy Revolver 36 percussion

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3156:Colt 1851 Navy Revolver 36 percussion

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Estimated Price$6,000 - $9,000

Pre-Civil War U.S. Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Iron Grip Frame

This 1851 Navy was manufactured in 1856 near the end of the Navy-Navy range and is marked with "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-" on the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." on the left side of the frame, the Texas Navy cylinder scene, and matching visible serial numbers. The butt is marked with "TMA" on the grip to the right, but the butt of the back strap lacks the usual U.S. Navy marking and no inspection marks are visible. It has a brass cone front sight, hammer notch rear sight, and smooth walnut grip.

ConditionFine as period refinished. The revolver retains 90% of the blue finish and case colors with minor fading, edge wear, and patches of spotting and pitting. The grip is fine with light scrapes and a repair on the toe on the right. The markings are grips throughout, and the action is excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1851 Navy

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36 percussion

Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL