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Colt Model 1851 .38 cal. SN 85737

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Colt Model 1851 .38 cal. SN 85737
percussion revolver with 7 1/2" barrel, back strap engraved WR Hawkins. Revolver with all matching serial numbers, barrel showing original smooth gray brown patina with visible blue at hinge area of loading lever, strong visible cylinder scene the frame which shows a gray brown finish, trigger guard and back strap with 15-20% silver, original one piece grips showing nice condition, loading lever with matching serial number shows good visible case color. Matching serial number on wedge and frame arbor. WR Hawkins was on of the 10 involved in the John Wesley Powell expedition which began in Green River City, WY in 1869 traveling onto the then unknown Grand Canyon. WR Hawkins was a cook and trapper on the expedition as well as a soldier during the Civil War. Manufactured in 1858 the revolver features a very firm action and nice bore. NO FFL required.