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COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.
SN 58412. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2" oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame has a tiny "COLTS PATENT" over a tiny "U.S.". The 3rd Model rnd brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a partially visible cartouche and right side has a cartouche that appears to be "RHKW" (Capt. Robert Henry Kirkwood Whilely) which are reversed. Capt. Whilely's cartouche should be on the left side since he was the inspector. The sub-inspector's cartouche should be on the right side. Cylinder has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins serviceable. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Overall retains a dark blue refinish including frame & hammer; trigger guard & backstrap show a light mustard patina. Grip, which may be a replacement is sound with a couple of small nicks and retains most of a restored finish. Cylinder is matching restored blue with two areas of fine pitting consistent with long term storage in a holster and shows 50-60% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Would make an outstanding shooter. 4-48750 JR370