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Colt 1861 Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Colt 1861 Navy Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver with California Slim-Jim Holster, #4562, .36 cal., 6-shot, 7-1/2'' round barrel with creeping style loading lever, case-hardened frame, straight cylinder, brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece walnut grips. Left side of frame marked ''Colt's/Patent''; top of barrel marked ''-Address Col. Sam'l Colt, New-York U.S. America-''; ''.36 Cal.'' marked to left shoulder of triggerguard strap. Lightly rolled naval engagement scene, with all matching visible serial numbers including wedge. Mfg'd 1862. Calif. style slim-jim holster shows lightly incised floral creeping vine pattern, with maker's cartouche on flap (partially legible). Condition is good to very good retaining approx. 30%-40% heavily toning blue and case hardened finish. Gripstrap and triggerguard show nice even brass patina. Grips with light to just moderate knackering (more pronounced at butt). Wedge screw appears to be a somewhat later replacement. Action remains fairly !
crisp, safety pins are present but flattened, bore is fair. Holster remains in good to very good condition considering its age; end plug is missing, as is fastening device. Body of holster shows light to moderate scuffs and wear; flap much more so. Est.: $2,500-$4,000.