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Lot 1083

Colt Model 1851 Navy Non-Factory Cartridge Conversion Revolver
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$450
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Colt Model 1851 Navy Non-Factory Cartridge Conversion Revolver

.38 Centerfire. 7.5" barrel length. SN: 153673. Blued and casehardened finish with one piece walnut grips and a frontier conversion. Single-action cartridge conversion revolver with octagonal barrel and Ormsby roll engraved {Naval Engagement} scene overall. The top of the barrel is struck with the single line address marking -ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-, with the left frame showing COLTS/PATENT, and the left triggerguard 36 CAL. The serial numbers match on the barrel, cylinder, wedge pin, frame, and forward gripstrap. Rear gripstrap is replaced and not numbered. As a part of the conversion the loading lever was removed and the cut for the stud filled in with lead. The barrel mounts front and rear sights installed as part of the conversion. Cylinder has been cut down and a rough conversion plate installed behind it with a spring-loaded firing pin.

WARNING: This non factory conversion cannot be considered safe to attempt to fire.


This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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