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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 4,250.00 USD
Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
Manufactured in 1864. The top barrel flat has the standard one line New York address. The left side of the frame is stamped "COLTS / PATENT" and "36 CAL" on the left trigger guard shoulder. The cylinder has the Texas Navy scene, marked "COLTS PATENT" next to the partial serial number (8829). Matching full serial number on the barrel, frame, brass trigger guard and brass backstrap, with the partial serial number (78829) on the wedge and the loading lever unmarked. Fitted with a smooth varnished walnut grip.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 178829


Fine. The barrel retains 30% plus original blue finish (strongest on the underside) with the balance a scattered irregular pattern gray patina. The frame has a smooth gray patina and the loading lever and cylinder have a smooth brown-gray patina. There is some minor flash pitting. The backstrap and trigger guard retain approximately half of the original silver plating. The grips are very good with the exception of 6 notches on the right side, chipped toes and some minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically fine.