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COLT US 1851 NAVY THIRD MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
COLT US 1851 NAVY THIRD MODEL REVOLVER.
Cal. 36. S# 74142. Bbl. 7 1/2" oct. w/ New York address & "C" inspection mark. 6 Shot rnd. replacement cyl w/ Naval scene roll engraving. Cyl. has non matching # "47025" w/ a "B" inspection mark. Bbl., frame, & grip straps have matching numbers. Wedge has non matching number "3947". Left side of frame marked "Colt's / Patent / US". Brass backstrap & sm. trigger guard w/ inspector's mark "S". 1 Piece walnut grips w/ partially visible cartouches. Mfg. 1857. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing scattered light pitting. Cyl. retains exceptionally good scene. Grip straps retains traces of silver finish showing past cleaning & scattered handling marks. Refinished grips show wear w/ scattered handling marks & dents having sm. chip at toe of right panel. Bore retains strong rifling showing scattered pitting. Nipples are modern replacements. Front sight is replaced w/ higher than normal brass bead. Good mechanics. (01-18810/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.