^Lot 3197 SCARCE MARTIAL COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

Cal. 36. S# 73427. Standard configuration of late 3rd model 1851 navy, made in 1857, one of 20,000 purchased by US Army, 7.5" octagonal barrel, brass pin front sight, 1-line New York City address with dashes, brass backstrap & triggerguard, small "COLTS PATENT / U.S." stamped on left side of frame, inspector initials found on most parts and grips have cartouches on both sides. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Original and matching with exception of wedge, loading lever catch, and 2 screws. Grips well fit, chipped inside toes, heavy edge wear, cartouches visible in outline only. Mechanics fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection. (01-29669/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.