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Fine Relief Engraved Colt Brevete Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Fine Relief Engraved Colt Brevete Model 1851 Navy Revolver
This is an almost identical copy of the Colt Model 1851 Navy and features a deep chiseled floral vine engraving on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. British "crown / N" and "crown / GP" proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and alternating on the cylinder. The top barrel flat is marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-", the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT" and the left side trigger guard shoulder is marked "35 CAL". Iron trigger guard and backstrap and fitted with two piece smooth horn grips.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 35
Finish: silver
Grips: horn
Serial Number: 193723


Fine. The revolver retains approximately 40% of the original silver finish, concentrated on the flat/unengraved areas with the balance having a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the left side of the hammer and on the cylinder face. The grips are very fine with a few small minor chips along the edges and some hairline age cracks on the bottoms. The markings are clear. The engraving is crisp and the action is fine.