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SCARCE KLAY-COLT 2ND GENERATION MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
SCARCE KLAY-COLT 2ND GENERATION MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
SN 24949. Cal. 36. Spectacular 2nd Generation 3rd Model Navy stocked & finished by Frank Klay of Rockland, Mass. This is one of 150 cased sets that he produced in the early 1990s on special order only. This revolver is blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2" oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address with "COLTS PATENT" on left side of the frame. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a spectacular flame grain, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. These revolvers were all finished by former Colt Master Engraver and restoration specialist, Dan Cullity, for Mr. Klay. Accompanied by its orig 1-pc, wood grain, Styrofoam lined cardboard box that is missing its end flap. Also accompanied by its orig Colt-style, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in orig style configuration in the bottom for the revolver, an outstanding reproduction dbl-sided eagle & stars flask with angle spout, a brass 2-cavity "COLTS PATENT" mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a reproduction lacquered Eley Bros. cap tin with caps. Also in the case are cast lead bullets & balls and the orig functioning key. And finally accompanied by a large envelope of orig pamphlets, brochures & letters, one of which is the orig invoice dated 19 Nov. '96 for the revolver & case with an extra charge for special wood. Special ordered by consignor who has maintained it until consigning it to this auction. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all visible numbers matching, new & unfired. Blue & case colors are in orig Colt style with bright blue and brilliant colors. Case is exceptional also and retains virtually all of its orig varnish with bright, clean orig lining; accessories are also equally new. 4-49666 JR314