^Lot 1016 2nd Gen. Colt 1851 Navy - U.S. Grant

Second Generation Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, in original wood case complete with accessories, #2825USG, .36 cal., blued 7.5'' octagonal barrel is marked on top flat ''Address Saml Colt New-York City'' flanked by dashes, and ''Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative - Nineteen Seventy One'' on left flat; blued round 6-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the standard naval battle scene; case hardened hammer, lever and plunger; silver plated brass backstrap and square-back triggerguard; one-piece varnished walnut grips. Condition is mint and unfired, retaining 100% original blued finish, brilliant case colors, silver with a soft patina, and perfect grips with all of their original vanish finish. Action is crisp; bore shows brilliant blue with deep rifling. Mahogany case retains all of its soft oil-stained finish with a brass ''Colt'' logo medallion inlay, and is marked on top lid ''Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative/Nineteen Seventy One''. Now 48 years old, these early Colt commemoratives are scarce; in this pristine state, they are almost impossible to find. Est.: $400-$600. (No FFL Required)