CASED RARE COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED RARE COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2529. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, tiny blade front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has a tiny “G” inspector initial with a number “6” on left side of bbl lug. The silver plated, small guard, square back, brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that appears to be a replacement. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Accompanied by a modern made walnut casing with light blue velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver; a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” Navy size flask with repoussed Trophy of Arms surmounted by crossed pistols & rifles with “COLTS PATENT” in the center; a scarce brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter; an L-shaped nipple wrench; two packets of six combustible cartridges, one with American Powder and one with Hazard’s Powder; a brass English style oil bottle and a reproduction tin of Eley’s caps. There were only approx. 3,000 of the 2nd Model ’51 Navy revolvers produced and they are considered quite rare today. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge with grip having last three digits of SN in back strap channel, probably a spurious marking. The metal, overall, retains a smooth plum blue patina with traces of case colors on frame in the most sheltered areas and thin blue on bottom flats of the bbl. Trigger guard & back strap retain silver under the grip, having been polished to bright brass on outer edges. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with a few nicks & dings and retains about 30% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Hammer nose sight notch has been enlarged. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled in lid lining with moderate to heavy soil in the bottom and one slightly loose partition. Flask has a few small dings & dents around edges with some old solder repair and overall retains a dark copper patina. Mold is heavily dented & dinged but intact with crisp cavities and a plummy brown sprue cutter. Cartridge packets are crisp and nipple wrench is fine. Other accessories are also fine. 4-41381 JR67 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2294	$4,025.00	CASED RARE COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2529. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, tiny blade front sight and 1-line New York City address. Left side of frame is marked with a tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has a tiny “G” inspector initial with a number “6” on left side of bbl lug. The silver plated, small guard, square back, brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip that appears to be a replacement. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Accompanied by a modern made walnut casing with light blue velvet lining compartmented in bottom for the revolver; a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” Navy size flask with repoussed Trophy of Arms surmounted by crossed pistols & rifles with “COLTS PATENT” in the center; a scarce brass “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter; an L-shaped nipple wrench; two packets of six combustible cartridges, one with American Powder and one with Hazard’s Powder; a brass English style oil bottle and a reproduction tin of Eley’s caps. There were only approx. 3,000 of the 2nd Model ’51 Navy revolvers produced and they are considered quite rare today. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge with grip having last three digits of SN in back strap channel, probably a spurious marking. The metal, overall, retains a smooth plum blue patina with traces of case colors on frame in the most sheltered areas and thin blue on bottom flats of the bbl. Trigger guard & back strap retain silver under the grip, having been polished to bright brass on outer edges. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with a few nicks & dings and retains about 30% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip is sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light edge wear and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Hammer nose sight notch has been enlarged. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled in lid lining with moderate to heavy soil in the bottom and one slightly loose partition. Flask has a few small dings & dents around edges with some old solder repair and overall retains a dark copper patina. Mold is heavily dented & dinged but intact with crisp cavities and a plummy brown sprue cutter. Cartridge packets are crisp and nipple wrench is fine. Other accessories are also fine. 4-41381 JR67 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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