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LOT 1171 Exceptionally Fine Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 182136, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/ silver finish, walnut grips. Colt Model 1851 Navy or “Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber” was the second most popular of all Colt percussion
revolvers after only the more compact Model 1849 Pocket. When Samuel Colt was alive, it was this model that was probably the first to come to mind when someone brought up Colt’s innovative “revolving pistols.” Many were presented to influential individuals at home and abroad to help establish the quality of Colt’s wares. It was an excellent revolver for lawmen, soldier, and every day citizens who might need some protection. It had
more power than the ‘49 Pocket but was still much easier to carry than the massive .44 caliber Colts such as the Walkers and Dragoons. This highly attractive ‘51 Navy was manufactured in 1865. The barrel has the one-line New York address, the frame has the “COLTS/PATENT” marking, “36 CAL” is marked on the trigger guard, and matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and cylinder pin. The loading lever is unnumbered. The cylinder has the naval battle scene and is marked “COLTS PATENT No. 2136.” CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 85% bright original high polished blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The cylinder scene is crisp. 80% plus vivid original case colors remain on the loading lever, frame, and hammer. 70% original silver plating remains on the grip strap and trigger guard. The grip is excellent with some minor handling marks and retaining nearly all original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver. Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
Colt. This revolver was manufactured in 1853. The barrel has the two-line New York address, the frame has the “COLTS/PATENT” marking, the cylinder has stagecoach scene, and matching full or partial serial numbers are on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, loading lever, and cylinder pin. The partitioned case contains a sealed package of five combustible envelope cartridges, correct early style double face eagle grasping a Colt revolver powder flask marked “COLTS/PATENT,”“L” shaped combination tool, brass “COLTS/PATENT” marked bullet mold, Eley Brothers cap tin and balls. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish on the barrel with some dings on the left flat, and 85% on the cylinder with smooth gray patina on the balance, 98% plus
original correct muted early style case colors on the frame, and 98% aged darkened original
silver plating on both grip straps. The cylinder scene is crisp. The grip is also excellent with some minor handling marks and retaining nearly all of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor handling/
storage marks and typical high spot wear on the lining. 90% original lacquer remains on the powder flask. Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000
LOT 1172
Excellent Cased Early Production Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 74711, 31 cal., 5 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Samuel Colt’s Model 1849 “Revolving Pocket Pistol” was one of the most important and widely used 19th century revolvers. Unlike Colt’s larger models, this model was primarily meant for use by civilians for self-defense, but they are also known to have been carried as private sidearms by many soldiers during the Civil War. With around 340,000 manufactured in 1850-1873, more ‘49 Pocket revolvers were sold during the 19th century than any other
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