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USHS "Robert E Lee" 1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 6

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
USHS  Robert E Lee  1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 6
United States Historical Society highly embellished reproduction of the Colt 1851 Navy percussion revolver, commemorating American Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Features 7 1/2" octagon barrel, blue finish with gold ornamentation on the frame, cylinder and barrel assembly; brass trigger guard and back strap, wood grips with inset coin type medallion of Robert E Lee on the top of the left grip. This gun is nicely ornamented with images of the Confederate White House, Lee's Mansion, Lee on his favorite horse, etc. The box is gray lined with two covered compartments holding a nickeled cap tin, key for the case, and six lead balls covered in gold plate. An inset powder flask and commemorative inset coin complete the display. The wood case is in excellent condition with inset leather panel on the lid showing Lee on his horse with fancy bordering. Condition is near perfect, with noted scratches on the screw securing the barrel wedge. Includes factory literature and letters regarding this commemorative revolver. Condition is NRA Excellent *** Antique Firearm ***