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Colt 3rd Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Colt 3rd Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt 3rd Model 1851 Navy Revolver, #9009, .36 cal., 7-1/2'' blue barrel, case-hardened frame, silver-plated backstrap and round triggerguard, varnished walnut grips, frame marked ''Colt's Patent'' in small letters; top of barrel marked ''-Address Sam'l Colt New.York City-''. Mfg'd 1851. Condition is fine to near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 90-95% original finish lightly thinning at high edges. Lever has silvered somewhat, yet retains 30% case colors. Frame shows light thinning and minor toning to left side with about 20% very thin case colors; right side of frame case colors remain extremely vivid and are almost showing blue. Cylinder retains 30-40% original factory blue with vivid naval engagement scene, matching serial number with Ormsby signature appearing crisp. Grips retain 97% original varnish. Action remains crisp, bore is near new. A nice early 1851 Navy in near excellent condition. Est.: $8,000-$12,500.