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COLT 1851 NAVY US MARKED REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
COLT 1851 NAVY US MARKED REVOLVER.
Cal. 36. S# 80039. Bbl. 7 1/2" oct. w/ Hartford address & bead sight. 6 Shot rnd. cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Bbl., frame, grip straps, loading lever & wedge have matching numbers. Cyl. is numbered "78938". Left side of frame stamped "U.S.". Brass back strap & trigger guard, left side has "V" & "M" inspectors marks. Cyl. has "C" inspector's mark. 1 Piece walnut grip. Left panel has lightly visible outline of cartouche. 1857 Mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Littlefield Antiques LLC letter verifying it as martially marked gun. 2 Page survey of US Made Martially marked Navies survey. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered pitting & corrosion. Cyl. retains 70% scene. Grip straps show cleaning. Grips have added varnish over heavy wear & handling marks w/ chips at butt & trigger guard. Worn hammer will not hold at full cock. Bore retains intact rifling showing pitting. (01-19207/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.