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Belgian Colt Brevete Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:850.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Belgian Colt Brevete Model 1851 Navy Revolver
The top barrel flat is stamped "COLT / PATENT" and the Liege ELG proof with a crown/Y proof on the cylinder. An additional crown/Y proof is on the left barrel lug. The 6-shot cylinder features a game bird scene depicting a hunting dog stalking a bird. Blue with casehardened frame and loading lever and silver plated trigger guard and backstrap. Matching serial number on barrel, frame and trigger guard, with the backstrap and wedge unmarked. Fitted with a smooth walnut grip.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 36
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 15445


Very good. The barrel retains approximately 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The cylinder has a smooth brown patina. The loading lever retains traces of faded case colors mixed with a smooth gray patina. The trigger guard and backstrap have an even aged patina with numerous minor dings on the butt. The grip is very good with the exception of numerous minor dings on the bottom and some scattered minor handling marks overall. Much of the varnish remains. The cylinder scene is clear and crisp. The barrel is loose and the cylinder does not rotate properly when the action is cycled.