Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver
Auction: Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver bearing the serial #59231 (matching serial numbers) in .36 caliber percussion. Pistol presents a 7.5" octagonal barrel. Top of barrel present one-line stamping"ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW YORK CITY". with left side of frame stamped "COLTS/PATENT/US in three lines. The cylinder is stamped"COLTS PATENT No" followed by serial number and is engraved with a scene of a naval engagement. Serial numbers indicate that the pistol was manufactured in 1856. Stamped on butt of the pistol is"U.S.N. J.L.H."". Pistols exhibit much of its original bluing and case hardening. Pistol exhibits some extremely minor abrasions and digs to wood grips and chip to wood at butt. Steel exhibits toning. Cylinder scene exhibits some wear and some light abrasions. Gun would rate very good to fine in NRA antique firearms standards. Provenance: Gary S. Wolfer Collection