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1851 NAVY COLT CONVERSION

• Colt Model 1851 Navy Conversion
  Colt Model 1851 Navy Conversion Revolver .36 cal., 7-1/2 in. barrel with single-line marking "Address Saml Colt New.York City", left frame marked "Colt's Patent" with 1871 and 1872 patent dates,
• Colt Model 1851 navy revolver,
  Colt Model 1851 navy revolver, .36 cal., 7-3/8 in. barrel, probably fourth model, all serials number match (148469), cylinder scene with naval battle; no permit required. Grips with chips and surface wear, cylinder and frame with some dents at retaining pin, cylinder scene with 40-50 percent original surface. Private Collection
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERColt model 1851 Navy revolver, .36 caliber, with engraved Naval battle scene on cylinder, walnut grips, 7 1/2" octagonal barrel. SN #1231. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Irving Williams, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Overall good condition. Trigger guard has been replaced with an earlier square back and has been braised, all matching except trigger guard, very good grips, strong cylinder scene, no remaining blue.
• COLT 1861 NAVY .36 CAL. SINGLE
  COLT 1861 NAVY .36 CAL. SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERColt 1861 Navy. Serial number 3578, dating the pistol to the first year of production (1861). Numbers match. Civil War era cap and ball cartridge single action hand gun used by Union Cavalry. Tight action. Minimal finish remains. Plenty of action peppered the surface with dings and bumps. Some of the cylinder scene remains. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber
  Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber pistol, percussion, matching serial numbers 109338, 7-1/2 in. barrel; no permit required. 50 percent original color, frame with several small dents and light pitting, lacking wedge retainer, cylinder scene only faintly visible. Private Collection, Abbeville, South Carolina
• ID'D COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.
  ID'D COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 35682. Engraved on the grip strap is ''Lt. Col. Jas. L. Graham.'' Graham enlisted in 12th New York Infantry in May 1861 and received the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He mustered out of the 12th NYVI in June and was later commissioned a captain in the 12th New York Cavalry where he served until 1864 when he resigned for personal reasons. Mottled gray patina with some light corrosion bore condition is good action works but is a little rough old/original finish on the grips barrel mark crisp others worth scene on the barrel not visible at all wedge does not have a serial number. Manufactured 1854. Documentation accompanies this lot.
• COLT NAVY REVOLVER WITH
  COLT NAVY REVOLVER WITH RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSIONCOLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER WITH RICHARDS-MASON CONVERSION, 36 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blue finish, one piece walnut grip, brass trigger guard and backstrap, loading lever removed and plugged, "U.S.N." stamped on butt, "R.W.M." AND anchor stamped under barrel, Naval battle scene on cylinder, German silver front sight, barrel address "COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" cylinder stamped 2736 and 006 below, serial No.2006, manufactured 1861, all visible numbers match. No FFL or background check required. Lot includes tooled brown leather holster.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel with New York address walnut grips. S/n 109489. According to tradition this gun originally belonged to Joseph Berkstresser of Company L of the 160th Pennsylvania Volunteers which was later reorganized into Company L of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Only fair condition scattered oxidation action is nonfuntional loading lever does not move marks worn and barrel scene not visible. Mfd. 1861.
• COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER United StatesC. 1862.36 caliber, serial number 6972 all matching, walnut grips, brass trigger guard and back strap, intact cylinder scene, marked on the left side of the frame "COLTS/PATENT", and marked on the top of the barrel "-ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-".
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved naval scene 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 9683. Less than 10% bluing remains the rest with dark gray patina bore good with some corrosion action is smooth engraved cylinder scene visible but rather worn old/original finish on the grips some nicks and dings mostly around the wedge but the wedge serial number matches. Manufactured 1851.
• Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36
  Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 cal. 7.5" octagonal barrel with New York address S/N 205296. Brass backstrap and triggerguard.? Walnut grips. Condition: All metal has a?dark brown patina.? Grips have darkened.
• ID'D COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.
  ID'D COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder engraved and nickel-plated frame 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel ivory grips. S/n 88061. Engraved on the barrel is ''JMS'' for James M. Sanderson who mustered into the 22nd Massachusetts Infantry in September 1861. As a hotel keeper in private life Sanderson was well-suited to served in a variety of roles in the Commissary Department ultimately as the commissary officer of the Army of the Potomac. He also authored the army cookbook Camp Fires and Camp Cooking. He was captured during the pursuit of Lee's army following Gettysburg. While serving in Libby Prison he organized the prison's commissary though not to the satisfaction of some of his fellow Union officers many of whom spoke out against him. He was also thought by some to have betrayed a plot to escape Libby Prison a plot that was ultimately and fantastically successful in 1864. 90+% of original plating engraving crips and clear barrel mark slightly worn minor corrosion spots scattered age cracks in grips bore condition good action is smooth. Manufactured 1858.
• 1861 COLT NAVY CONVERSION 36
  1861 COLT NAVY CONVERSION 36 CALIBER REVOLVER1861 Colt Navy Conversion 36 Caliber Revolver, serial #379. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved scene 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel with Hartford address walnut grips. S/n 77859. Brown patina with scattered oxidation and pitting smooth action bore with wear and pitting marks clear but cylinder scene nearly invisible. Mfd. 1857.
• ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY
  ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Fourth model .36 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel with Hartford address. Engraved frame and brass trigger guard and ivory grips with inlaid brass shield reading ''Capt. JBP.'' S/n 101051. Most of the plating worn off the brass some light pitting and minor corrosion. Accompanied by factory letter.
• Second Generation Cased Colt
  Second Generation Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Black Powder Revolver .36 cal. 7.5" octagonal barrel S/N 6234. Blued and case colored finish with case and original cardboard box. Condition: Excellent.
• 1851 Navy Colt revolver, .36
  1851 Navy Colt revolver, .36 caliber with matching serial numbers #38753. 7.5" barrel length / 13" overall Condition: Fair, losses of finish, missing wedge screw/wedge is replaced, chip on right grip, rust.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .36 CAL
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .36 CAL PERCUSSION REVOLVERFeatured in this lot we have a Colt model 1851 Navy percussion cap revolver chambered in .36 caliber. This revolver features a 7 1/2" long octagonal barrel engraved six shot cylinder, case hardened frame, under barrel ram rod, walnut grips, and silver finish trigger guard. The top of the barrel displays clear stamping reading "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY". The cylinder displays an engraved naval scene marked on the side "COLTS PATENT NO 25387 Engraved by W.L. Ornsby New York" and "Engaged 16 May 1845". The barrel, frame, cylinder, and trigger guard display matching serial number 25387 with the frame marked on the side "COLTS PATENT". This revolver has excellent mechanics and screws and has matching serial number, indicating a manufacture date of 1852. The Colt 1851 Navy was one of the most classic side arms of the Civil War and later in the Old West. Wild Bill Hickock was carrying a pair of Colt 1851 Navy revolvers when he was gunned down in Deadwood, South Dakota on August 2, 1876. The revolver shows good condition with some light wear due to handling and some minor wear on the blue'd finish. The pistol weights 2lbs 10oz. Serial Number: 25387. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• 1851 NAVY COLT BLACK POWDER
  1851 NAVY COLT BLACK POWDER REVOLVER 36 CAL.US Historical Society, Robert E. Lee Commemorative 1851 Colt Navy in .36 caliber, 6 shot. Limited edition #283/2500, 24-karat gold engravings, authorized by the Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory. 7 1/2" barrel, 13" overall. Walnut stock. Presentation box, powder flask, Robert E. Lee medal, 6 shots, caps and documents included. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36
  Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' octagonal barrel S/N 151012. Single-line New York address. Walnut grips. Condition: Barrel is grey-to-brown with pitting mixing in. Lines are good with little wear. Numbers match on the barrel cylinder backstrap triggeruard and loading lever. Grips show wear with some nicks and dings.
• COLT 1851 NAVY .36 CALIBER SINGLE
  COLT 1851 NAVY .36 CALIBER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER Colt model 1851 Navy .36 caliber single action revolver. Smooth walnut grips with steel frame and cylinder. Matching serial numbers: 31522. 7-1/2" barrel length, 13-1/5" overall. Together with a felt lined wooden case containing a brass powder flask, bullet mold and tin container of percussion caps.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLERColt
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLERColt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, with much original finish. An extremely nice Colt Navy, serial number 94635, manufactured in 1860, and retaining much original blue, case hardening, and silver plate on the trigger guard and backstrap. The Naval battle scene on the cylinder is almost completely visible, and the Hartford address is deep and clean. The gun is exceptionally nice, and very tight. It is in .36 caliber. Dimensions: 7.5 inch barrel, and the gun overall is 14 inches long. Processing and shipping with in the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good to excellent overall. The grips show minor wear. The action is very tight, but the gun needs timing, as it sticks on cocking. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.36
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.36 caliber, 7-1/2 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY", brass bead front sight, serial number 68602 on four parts of frame and on six shot engraved cylinder, 8602 on wedge, "COLTS PATENT" on side of frame, walnut grips, 13-1/4 in. overall Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: heavy patina, pitting and corrosion to iron barrel, some scratches and dings as well, heavy wear to engraving on cylinder, heavy corrosion on backstrap, some scratches and chips to wooden grips, appears to function mechanically
• COLT BREVETE MODEL 1851 NAVY
  COLT BREVETE MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved hunting scene 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel marked ''Colt Brevete'' walnut grips. S/n 6722 with ''NC'' on the butt strap. Marks crisp retains 90+% of its bluing barrel engraving still fairly clear and crisp with minor wear nickel plating on cylinder trigger guard and straps about 90% grips refinished action is fairly smooth wedge not numbered and has dings and dents from difficult removal missing latch to hold the lever in place.
• Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Cut
  Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Cut for Shoulder Stock .36 cal. 7.5'' barrel S/N 22997. Cut for shoulder and stock with sling swivel on the triggerguard.  Walnut grips. Housed in a newly made modern case. Condition: Entire revolver has been refinished and now retains most of the reblued finish and case colors.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. .36 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved scene 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel with Hartford address walnut grips. S/n 97906. Dark patina with scattered pitting and oxodation smooth action wear and damage to the grips marks clear but cylinder scene nearly invisible bore with some pitting. Mfd. 1861.
• COLT MODEL 1851 2ND GENERATION NAVY
  COLT MODEL 1851 2ND GENERATION NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Serial number 9116 in four places (partial on cylinder); .36 caliber; 7-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, the top marked ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY, walnut with iron backstrap and trigger guard; COLT'S PATENT on left side of frame; cylinder with naval battle scene.
• Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber
  Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber pistol, percussion, serial number 109338, all numbers match except loading lever (#7695), 7-1/2 in. barrel; no permit required. Traces of original color, frame with several small dents and light pitting, lacking wedge retainer, cylinder scene only faintly visible.
• SECOND GENERATION COLT MODEL 1851
  SECOND GENERATION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER 36 caliber 7 1/2'' octagonal barrel blued finish silverplated backstrap and trigger guard case colored: loading lever frame and hammer; naval battle scene on six shot cylinder one piece walnut grips brass sight original box serial #26646 manufactured 1980-1981. No FFL or background check required.
• MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY PISTOL: All
  MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY PISTOL: All matching serial numbers 11996, early 1852 production. 7 1/2'' octagon barrel with New York City address on barrel. Replacement grips. 13'' overall length.CONDITION: Note light pitting overall, replacement grips not correct fit, trigger does not lock on own when cocked.
• COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.36
  COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.36 caliber, 7-1/2 in. round barrel, silver blade front sight, inspection mark under barrel, "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA" on top of barrel, serial number 10649 at four places under frame, 649 evident on wedge, no number evident on cylinder, brass trigger guard and backstrap, "COLT'S PATENT" on left of frame, 13-1/4 in. overall Provenance: Private Collection Condition: wear, oxidation and patina to metal surfaces, some minor pitting, wear and minor loss to corners of wood grip, scratches and wear to wood, red tone to areas of brass, trigger and cylinder appear to function
• Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion
  Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 15679. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Revolver has been cleaned and has some pitting scattered throughout. Brass has been cleaned. Grips have been refinished. All numbers match.
• Colt Percussion Model 1851 Navy
  Colt Percussion Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' octagonal barrel with single-line Hartford address S/N 93327. All matching numbers brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with an even brown patina throughout the revolver. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with nice untouched patina. Walnut grips retain most of the original varnished finish with some nicks and dings.
• Colt Signature Series 1851 Navy
  Colt Signature Series 1851 Navy Black Powder Revolver .36 cal. 7.5" barrel S/N 25506. Blue/cc finish with silver plated gripstraps walnut grips. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box.
• Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion
  Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 16345. All numbers match; New York barrel address; brass backstrap and triggerguard walnut grips. Condition: Barrel is a nice brown mixed with some scattered pitting. Cylinder scene is faint and brown mixed with some fine pitting. Backstrap and triggerguard have been lightly cleaned. Grips are good with some nicks and dings.
• COLT BP SERIES 1851 NAVY .36
  COLT BP SERIES 1851 NAVY .36 CALIBER SA REVOLVER Colt BP Series model 1851 Navy .36 caliber single action revolver. Smooth walnut grips with blued frame, barrel and engraved cylinder. Nickel trigger guard and back strap. 7-1/2" barrel length, 13" overall. Serial number 34639. Includes original box.