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Lot 14:"U.S." Marked W. Stokes Kirk Type Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 14:"U.S." Marked W. Stokes Kirk Type Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Very Fine "U.S." Marked W. Stokes Kirk Type Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

The revolver has "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" on top of the barrel, a "2" on the lower left of the barrel lug, the standard Texas Navy battle scene on the cylinder, "COLTS/PATENT/US" on the left side of the frame, "H" at the top of the back strap, no serial numbers at the primary locations, "45" on the left side of the hammer above the roller, what appears to be "9917" hand written in the back strap mortise of the grip, and "14" on the loading lever, cylinder, and arbor pin. These revolvers are believed to have been assembled from original parts at the surplus goods store of William Stokes Kirk in Philadelphia in the first half of the 20th century.

ConditionVery fine with 95% plus bright blue finish on the barrel, nearly all of the vibrant case colors on the loading lever and hammer, 20% case colors on the frame, strong niter blue finish on the trigger and screws, traces of original finish, mottled gray and brown patina on the balance of the steel, mustard yellow toned aged patina on the grip frame, and minor overall wear. The grip is also very fine and has minor edge wear, glossy varnish, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1851 Navy
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/bright
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3613
Catalog page18
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