Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #66
  • Lot #1831
Lot #1830
Lot #1832

Lot 1831: Matching Serialized Colt Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Comm

Matching Serialized Colt Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative Model 1851 Navy Revolvers with Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1831: Matching Serialized Colt Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Comm

Matching Serialized Colt Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative Model 1851 Navy Revolvers with Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) Colt Robert E. Lee Commemorative Model 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: 1485
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 302
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1971. With the standard markings and features of the commemorative. With a walnut Colt case lined in blue/gray velvet, an empty cap tin, powder flask, nipple wrench/screwdriver, bullet mold and key.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% original finish. The silver plated trigger guard and grip frame have taken on a dark tarnished patina. With scattered light handling type marks. The grips are excellent with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with some scattered light dings on the exterior and some light discoloration on the interior.



B) Colt Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative 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: 1485
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 302
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1971. With the standard markings and features of the commemorative. With a walnut Colt case lined in blue/gray velvet, an empty cap tin, powder flask, nipple wrench/screw driver and a key.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% original finish, scattered light handling marks, a tarnished gray patina on the silver plated trigger guard and grip straps and some light oxidation on the left hammer side. The grips are excellent with small scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with scattered light dings on the exterior and some discoloration on the inner lid lining.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #50: Engraved Colt 1851 Navy Model Percussion Revolver

    Lot #55: Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

    Lot #1318: Colt Black Powder Series Model 1851 Navy Revolver

    Lot #490: Colt New Army & Navy Double Action Revolver

    Lot #477: Colt Model 1861 Navy Conversion "Belly Gun" Revolver

    Lot #575: Colt Cobra Double Action Revolver with Case