Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Reproduction Holster
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Lot Description
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Reproduction Holster
American Civil War
.36 caliber. 7.5" barrel. SN: 106601 (mfg. ca. 1861). Blued metal finish with case colored frame mounting one piece walnut bell shaped grips and octagonal barrel. Single action six-shot percussion revolver with Ormsby's naval engagement roll engraved to cylinder. Markings include COLT'S/PATENT to left frame with single line address on barrel reading -ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-. Item is struck with an L inspection initial to the left triggerguard. Serial numbers match on all parts except for arbor pin, which is non numbered and appears to be a period hand made replacement. Filled hole in butt where a swivel was installed during the period of use. Repaired grip at frame junction on left side. Notch rear sight added to barrel in address, German silver half-moon front sight an old period of use replacement. Item comes in an unmarked leather holster that appears to be a modern reproduction.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Good. Bore is Dark with brown patina throughout and strong rifling. Metal finish shows a brown patina overall with weak markings on the frame, some light pitting around the forcing cone, recoil shield, and hammer. Gripstraps are tarnished on the edges. Grips show some handling ear, mars, and scratches. Action shows good timing. Holster with some scratches, scuffs, and mars overall, and some cracking to belt loop and flap.
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