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A Large Selection of American Firearms

Wednesday 19 June 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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An interesting Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, Third quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 600 - 900

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 33,5 cm.
Octagonal, rifled, 7-1/2" barrel (visible rifling, pitting inside), provided with foresight, with dorsal marking "ADDRESS SAM.L COLT NEW YO..." (the rest is no longer legible). Cartridge rammer and barrel with serial numbers matching with the frame, the barrel wedge with three different numbers. Six-shot cylinder with remains of a scene depicting the Texas-Mexico naval battle, still legible patent and serial numbers (also matching with the frame). Mechanism needs revision. Frame marked "COLTS PATENT" and "U.S." Serial number "16xx", cylinder's pin with matching serial number. Brass handle bands with remnants of silvering and matching serial numbers. Small and squared trigger guard with marks "U" and "G". Smooth, walnut handle.

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