Lot 4078 COLT MODEL 1851 FACTORY ENGRAVED & IVORY GRIPPED
REVOLVER. Please note as of 2/28/26 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions.
Cal. .36. S# 28194. Standard configuration Colt model 1851 navy revolver, 7.5” octagonal barrel with one-line New York City address. Frame is hand engraved in reverse arc “COLTS PATENT” by Gustav Young shop during his heyday at Colt in 1853, full coverage engraving incorporates foliate scrolls terminating in petalled flower serpent’s head on either side of barrel housing. S#s are accompanied by a small punch dot which indicated extra polish for engraving. Original factory 1-piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: good to very good overall, all matching and complete other than unserialized wedge. This revolver is well worn from long honest use, front sight was replaced with inset dovetailed blade, grips have large chip on right inside toe. Mechanics need attention, cocks fine, cylinder does not advance every time. Good rifled bore. (01-28698/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.
Cal. .36. S# 28194. Standard configuration Colt model 1851 navy revolver, 7.5” octagonal barrel with one-line New York City address. Frame is hand engraved in reverse arc “COLTS PATENT” by Gustav Young shop during his heyday at Colt in 1853, full coverage engraving incorporates foliate scrolls terminating in petalled flower serpent’s head on either side of barrel housing. S#s are accompanied by a small punch dot which indicated extra polish for engraving. Original factory 1-piece smooth ivory grips. CONDITION: good to very good overall, all matching and complete other than unserialized wedge. This revolver is well worn from long honest use, front sight was replaced with inset dovetailed blade, grips have large chip on right inside toe. Mechanics need attention, cocks fine, cylinder does not advance every time. Good rifled bore. (01-28698/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.
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