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Lot 172:Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 172:Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Cased London Proofed Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

This attractive Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1862 for the British market and has the iron grip straps and the London proof and view marks stamped on the barrel and cylinder. The barrel has the one-line New York address. The frame has the "COLTS/PATENT" marking on the left side. The cylinder has the Naval Battle of Campeche scene. The barrel, cylinder, and grip straps are blued, the loading lever, hammer, and frame are casehardened, and the grip is varnished walnut. The letter "E" is stamped above or below the full matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Matching partial serial numbers appear on the cylinder, wedge, loading lever, and arbor pin. The revolver comes in a partitioned case containing a metal cleaning rod, a package of Colt Police pistol 36 caliber combustible envelope cartridges, an "L" shaped combination tool, James Dixon & Sons powder flask, "COLTS PATENT" marked double cavity bullet mold, and an Eley Brothers cap tin. Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection

ConditionVery fine. 80% bright original high polish blue finish remains on the barrel, 20% original blue finish remains on the cylinder, and 30% original blue finish remains on the trigger guard and back strap in and around the protected areas, otherwise a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered pitting mostly on the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder retains most of the scene. The frame retains 70% original case colors. 60% original case colors remain on the loading lever. Patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer. The grip is excellent with scattered handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a few cracks on the refinished lid, splice repair, minor handling/storage marks, and high spot wear on the lining.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1851 Navy
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1963
Catalog page150
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