A few examples of appraisal values for
36 CALIBER

• SAVAGE .36 CALIBER NAVY MODEL REVOLVER
  SAVAGE .36 CALIBER NAVY MODEL REVOLVER Pat. 1860. Six-shot revolver, U.S. Civil War.
• CONFEDERATE .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER
  CONFEDERATE .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER Made in England. See Peterson Conf. Weapons page 79/80.
• HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION LONGRIFLE, MID-19TH
  HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION LONGRIFLE, MID-19TH CENTURY 38-3/4 octagonal barrel approximately .36 caliber, signed C. P. WOOD on top flat behind fixed rear sight, German silver front sight; figured maple half stock with brass mounts; lockplate marked LEMAN / LANCTR.PA, double-set trigger; fitted with wooden ramrod with copper tip.
• FULL STOCK PERCUSSION LONG RIFLEFull
  FULL STOCK PERCUSSION LONG RIFLEFull stock percussion long rifle, approximately .36 caliber, with tiger maple stock, brass patchbox, trigger guard and butt plate, 38" octagonal barrel NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Don currently functioning, break in trigger guard, loss to stock forward of breech, barrel repaired at tang.
• UNMARKED COPY OF A COLT SINGLE ACTION
  UNMARKED COPY OF A COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERUnmarked copy of a Colt single action revolver, .36 caliber, with spurious CS and CSA stamps on barrel flat, trigger guard, cylinder and frame, 5" octagonal barrel. NSN. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Irving Williams, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Overall fair condition. Does not stay cocked, cylinder indexes, all metal turning brown, D trigger guard appears to be a replacement, serial numbers indistinguishable as heavily worn.
• CASED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER, MFG.
  CASED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER, MFG. 1862Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver, .36 caliber, five-round fluted cylinder marked "Pat Sept 10th 1850," a 5.5" round barrel marked at the top "Address Col Saml Colt New-York US America," two line "Colts Patent" at left frame, caliber at upper right trigger guard, "4" at rear of lower trigger guard, retaining much of silver plating at trigger guard and back strap, hardwood grips, gun metal gray finish, four visible matching serial numbers of Civil War Era, SN 99XX, housed in fitted wood case, green fabric, with "Colts Patent" powder flask, "Colts Patent" bullet mold, tool, Eley Bro London cap tin, worn card board box marked "7 Combustible Envelope Cartridges for Either Colt's or Whitneh's Police Pistols"
• CASED COLT LONDON 1851 NAVY REVOLVERCased
  CASED COLT LONDON 1851 NAVY REVOLVERCased Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, London, Second Model, .36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel marked at the top "Address .Col Colt. London," British roof marks including "Crown over V" (Queen Victoria) at left barrel lug and cylinder, marked at left frame "Colt's Patent," the six-round cylinder retains visible Texas Navy and Mexico ship battle scenes, hardwood grips, backstrap retains partial silver plating, six visible matching serial numbers, housed in wood case with Colt Patent marked bullet mold, Eley of London cap tin, unmarked Dixon powder flask with lanyard ring and working charge spring, manufactured 1855, retains strong action, SN 25XXX
• ALLEN & THURBER .36 CALIBER REVOLVING
  ALLEN & THURBER .36 CALIBER REVOLVING PEPPERBOX. An antique Allen & Thurber .36 caliber revolving pepperbox pistol engraved with a floral motif. 7.5”L overall, 3.5”L barrel.
• ENGLISH PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.English
  ENGLISH PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.English Percussion Pepperbox Revolver. 36 caliber, 3" fluted barrel with British proof marks, engraved steel frame, burl walnut grips. 8"l. overall. Condition: : Good with even wear. Condition: Condition: : Good with even wear.
• U.S. COLT NAVY MODEL 1851, HARTFORDU.S.
  U.S. COLT NAVY MODEL 1851, HARTFORDU.S. Colt 3rd Model 1851 revolver .36 caliber, iron back strap and trigger guard, octagon barrel, serial number 91489 corresponds to manufacture year of 1859. US marked frame, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel stamped, "Address Col. Sam Colt Hartford". 7 1/2" barrel length. Condition: Even brown patina, light pitting of barrel near cylinder and end.
• HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE, TENNESSEEHalfstock
  HALFSTOCK PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE, TENNESSEEHalfstock Percussion Long Rifle, .36 caliber, unmarked, found on Hamblen/Jefferson Co. line (Peoples estate). Refinished walnut stock and forestock, brass hardware, octagonal metal barrel. Cleaning rod included. Previous lubrication hole now filled on stock. Barrel length - 34 3/4". Overall length - 50 1/4". Second half of 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Refinished. Wear on stock expected from age. Previous lubrication hole has been plugged.
• 2 CIVIL WAR ERA PISTOLS, DEVON FARMTwo
  2 CIVIL WAR ERA PISTOLS, DEVON FARMTwo (2) Civil War era pistols from Devon Farm, Nashville, TN (possible battlefield pick-ups from Battle of Nashville). 1st item: Savage Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. Octagonal barrel, walnut grips. Hammer and trigger function. Barrel length - 7 1/8", Overall - 14 1/2". 2nd item: Colt Model 1851 Revolver, .36 caliber, serial number 96321. Brass trigger guard and back strap. Cylinder can be turned by hand. Hammer can be cocked but will not hold. Loading lever works freely. Barrel length - 7 1/2". Overall length - 13". Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Both weapons are early war battlefield relics, un-touched.
• EUROPEAN TRANSITION REVOLVER, 36 CAL.European
  EUROPEAN TRANSITION REVOLVER, 36 CAL.European Transition revolver, .36 Caliber. Barrel unmarked. Checkered wooden stocks, metal frame, octagonal barrel. Barrel length - 5". Overall length - 11 1/2". Note: The idea behind the design of the barrel and loading lever to the existing design of the revolving pepperbox was to compete with the Colt's revolvers and circumvent the patents. Mid 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Double action excellent. "Nipples" are battered. Finish is mottled brown with some blue.
• J.G. BOLEN ALLEN'S PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX
  J.G. BOLEN ALLEN'S PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .36 CAL...J.G. Bolen Allen's Patent Percussion Pepperbox Pistol, .36 caliber. Barrels stamped "BOLEN 104 B'WAY.NY." and "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL", cylinder stamped "8". Six round cluster barrels, walnut grips with German silver oval escutcheon to left side, steel frame with foliate engraving, bar hammer, ring trigger. Barrel length: 5 1/4". Overall length: 9". Circa late 1830s. Condition: Overall good condition with light pepper pitting to steel. Stock with dings, natural age shrinkage, areas of loss, largest 1/2" x 1/8", 1/2" square metal patch to right grip. Hammer is unmarked. Foliate engravings faint but visible. Action is responsive.
• CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE
  CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE REVOLVER, .36 C...Civil War era Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket Revolver, .36 caliber, serial number 10415, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel marked "Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America," left side of frame marked "Colts Patent," left side of trigger guard stamped "36 CAL", cylinder stamped "PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850". Walnut stocks, round barrel, fluted cylinder, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with nickel plated finish, checkered hammer, brass bead front sight, loading lever. Barrel length: 4 1/2". Overall length: 9 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1862. Note: Recorded caliber measurement taken by a gun bore gauge was .38 Cal. Condition: Overall good condition with areas of wear, loss to nickel finish, minor dings. Normal dings to stocks.Action holds at full and half cock. Bore is dirty with visible rifling.
• CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE
  CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE REVOLVER, .36 C...Civil War era Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket Revolver, .36 caliber, serial number 19614, serial numbers match, except for 9879 to wedge. Barrel marked "Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America," left side of frame marked "Colts Patent," left side of trigger guard stamped "36 CAL", cylinder stamped "PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850". Walnut stocks, round barrel, fluted cylinder, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with nickel finish, checkered hammer, brass bead front sight, loading lever. Barrel length: 4 1/2". Overall length: 9 1/2". Serial number corresponds to year 1863. Note: Recorded caliber measurement taken by a gun bore gauge was .38 Cal. Condition: Overall good condition with dark patina to metal, some surface scratches, dings. Stocks with dings, minor areas of loss, largest 3/8". Action holds at full cock. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Wedge is a replacement.
• CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER,
  CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER, .36 CAL.Civil War era Colt Navy Model 1851 Revolver, 4th Model, .36 caliber, serial number 147429, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel marked "--Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America--" , left side of frame marked "Colts Patent,", left side of trigger guard marked ".36 CAL". Walnut stocks, octagonal barrel, Republic of Texas Navy and Mexican Navy naval scene engraving on cylinder, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with nickel finish, checkered hammer, standard front sight, loading lever. Barrel length: 7 1/2". Overall length: 13". Serial number corresponds to year 1863. Note: Recorded caliber measurement by a gun bore gauge was .40 Cal. Condition: Overall good condition with very light pepper pitting, dings to metal. Light surface wear to stocks. Naval engraving is visible. Bore with visible rifling. Action holds at full and half cock.
• REMINGTON NAVY REVOLVERRemington Model
  REMINGTON NAVY REVOLVERRemington Model 1861 Navy Revolver. A really superb Remington Navy Revolver, in .36 caliber, retaining a lot of original blue, especially on and under the loading lever. The gun is serial number 21731, and was manufactured in limited numbers during the Civil War. This is one of the finest I have ever seen, and has a beautiful, crisp and tight action. Dimensions: 7.5 inch barrel, and 13.75 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good to excellent. There are extensive traces of original blue, and the gun has sharp corners, and beautiful stamps. The right grip has a little roughness, but is solid and original. 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 POCKET NAVY REVOLVERColt Pocket
  COLT POCKET NAVY REVOLVERColt Pocket Navy Revolver in .36 caliber with 5 shot cylinder, and 4 ½ inch barrel, serial number 15279, manufactured in 1863. This is a nice, clean and tight gun with the cylinder scene partially visible. This is a scarcer gun, first made in 1862. Dimensions: 4.5 inch barrel, 10.5 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: The gun is overall gray, with some minor rust on the barrel. The screws are all untouched, and the action is tight, although the cylinder is a little loose. 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 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt Model 1862 Police Revolver. An extremely nice Colt 1862 Police Revolver in percussion, serial number 9630, manufactured in 1862, retaining much original blue finish, mixed with brown. It has a 5- shot cylinder, and 4 ½ inch barrel, and is in .36 caliber. These were very commonly carried by officers in the US Civil War. Dimensions: 4.5 inch barrel, and 10 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good shape, with a number of minor dings in the metal, especially around the wedge. There is a chip missing from the left grip. The gun retains much original blue, faded and mixed with brown. The brass lacks its silver plating, and the grips show wear. The action is crisp, and the timing is perfect. Most of the screws have been slightly banged up. 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 1861 ROUND BARREL NAVY REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1861 ROUND BARREL NAVY REVOLVERColt Model 1861 Round Barrel Navy Revolver. A very nice Model 1861 Round barreled Navy Revolver in .36 caliber, serial number 17050, manufactured in 1864. The gun is overall brown, but very solid and tight, with a New York address. The cylinder scene is mostly visible. The grips show wear, but are quite nice. Dimensions: 7.5 inch barrel, and 13.75 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good condition, with a brown patina overall. The front sight has been replaced with a blade sight. The gun is tight, and functions well. The edges are all sharp. 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 REVOLERColt Model
  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.
• REMINGTON-BEALS NAVY MODEL REVOLVERA
  REMINGTON-BEALS NAVY MODEL REVOLVERA Remington-Beals Navy Model Revolver. 36 caliber, percussion, 6-shot, with attached loading lever. Stamped "Beals Patent Sept. 14, 1858, Manufactured by Remingtons' Ilion, N.Y." on the octagonal barrel. Serial #10995. Walnut grips. Some areas of minor wear. Barrel 7 1/2", 13 1/2" long overall. Together with a hinged wooden case enclosing a 19th century powder flask, mid 20th century collapsible travel cup, and other items. ESTIMATE $800-1,200 Condition: Some areas of minor wear.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERA Colt
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVERA Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver. Fourth model, 36 caliber, percussion, 6-shot cylinder with Texas Navy and Mexico scene, with brass trigger guard, and attached loading lever. Stamped "Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U. S. America" along the octagonal barrel. Serial #136644; all visible serial numbers match. Walnut grips. Some areas of minor wear. Barrel 7 1/2" long, 13 3/4" long overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500 Condition: Some areas of minor wear.
• ELI WHITNEY .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVERmarked
  ELI WHITNEY .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVERmarked "E. Whitney N Haven" on octagonal barrel. Navy production from 1850-1860. Serial number 14485 on the loading bar, and partial of 144 on the barrel under the loading bar. Brass trigger guard. Walnut grips. 13 1/4" long, barrel: 7 3/4"long. With dings/indentations to metal and wood, oxidation. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .36 CAL PERCUSSION
  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.
• COLT MODEL 1861 SINGLE ACTION NAVY REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1861 SINGLE ACTION NAVY REVOLVER 36 CALFor your consideration is a beautiful, original condition Colt 1851 Navy six-shot .36 Caliber revolver. This fine example of Colt’s most famous and popular model percussion revolver shows no signs of over-cleaning and all markings are sharp and clear, including the barrel stamping “COLT 1861 NAVY 36 CAL." across the left side and "BLACK POWDER ONLY - MADE IN ITALY". The frame and barrel is marked with import and manufacture stamps. This exceptional Colt has lovely case hardened frame, wonderful aged blue patina on the barrel and cylinder, and trigger guard. This revolver had intermittent mechanics and has matching serial number, indicating a manufacture date of 1861, stamped on the barrel and on the frame. The factory original one piece walnut grips fit beautifully and still retain good wood finish. 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 weighs 2lbs 8oz. Serial Number: 15052. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.36 caliber,
  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 POCKET NAVY AND POCKET POLICE REVOLVERSColt
  COLT POCKET NAVY AND POCKET POLICE REVOLVERSColt model 1862 pocket Navy revolver, .36 caliber stamped on brass trigger guard, 4-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, serial number 15262 on four parts of the frame, 5262 on cylinder and wedge, faint engraved wagon scene apparent on cylinder, brass backstrap, 9-3/4 in. overall; Colt model 1862 pocket Police revolver, .36 caliber stamped on brass trigger guard, 4-1/2 in. round barrel, serial number 36959 stamped on four parts of frame, 03244 on wedge, fluted cylinder, brass backstrap, 9-1/2 in. overall, both pistols with "COLTS PATENT" stamped on left side of frame and "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" stamped on top of barrel Provenance: Private Collection Condition: metal surfaces with patina, oxidation, dents and scratches, some pitting, handling wear to wooden surfaces, scratches and minor chips, oxidation in bores, Pocket Navy with slightly bent trigger guard, Pocket police with more oxidation and scratches to metal parts, chip to toe of grip and other dings to handle, broken screw at wedge, triggers, hammers and cylinders appear to function
• TWO 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION OHIO LONG
  TWO 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION OHIO LONG RIFLESCharles Siebert half stock percussion .36 caliber rifle, 36 in. octagon barrel, marked at lock plate "Chas. Siebert/Circleville, O." and top of barrel "C.A. King Circleville, O.", double set trigger, brass patch box and accents, tiger maple stock, overall 51 in. length; J.G. Stutsman full stock percussion .40 caliber rifle, 40 in. octagon barrel, marked at lock plate "J.G. Stutsman/Dayton/Ohio", and top of barrel in script "N. Clark", double set trigger, brass accents, tiger maple stock, overall 56 in. length Provenance: Private Collection Condition: toning and mild pitting to metal components on both, Siebert with functional trigger and action, also light fissure in wood down from tang not seemingly affecting overall integrity, small void in wood near butt plate; Stutsman good overall but hammer not locking back reliably
• COLT BREVETE REVOLVER AND AMBROTYPE,
  COLT BREVETE REVOLVER AND AMBROTYPE, RAPHAEL SEMMESmid 19th century, .36 caliber Colt Brevete revolver, octagon barrel, engraved "Capt. Raphael Semmes/CSS Sumter" at back of grip, supposedly a presentation to the named, overall 13 in. length; accompanied by quarter plate milk glass ambrotype of two gentlemen, said to be Raphael Semmes and Francis Spencer, as well as documents on Semmes and the photographer Chauncey Barnes of Mobile, Alabama Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman Condition: pistol with typical wear and surface rub, some chipping at wood grip, pitting to metal components
• GRISWOLD & GUNNISON FIRST MODEL CONFEDERATE
  GRISWOLD & GUNNISON FIRST MODEL CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.36 caliber, six shot cylinder, 7-1/2 in. dragoon type round barrel with round barrel housing, worn down brass pin front sight, brass frame, trigger guard, and backstrap, one piece walnut grip, safety pins on rear of cylinder between nipples, serial number "1252" under barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, and on side of cylinder, secondary number "22" on the barrel wedge and loading lever flat, stamped "Y" under barrel behind barrel stud and next to safety pin on cylinder, Roman numeral benchmark "XVIII" on grip strap, 13 in. overall Note: These revolvers were manufactured in the South by Samuel Griswold, a transplant from Connecticut. He first produced pikes for the Confederacy and the success of that relationship led to the production of this revolver. Manufacturing was located in Griswoldville, Georgia from 1862 to 1864. A second model was produced with flats on the barrel lug. There are thought to have been about 3,700 pistols produced. The factory was destroyed by Union forces in November of 1864. This revolver is of the Colt Model 1851 Navy type. This is one of approximately 350 or so documented survivors. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: gray patina with oxidation and pitting to barrel, oxidation to interior of barrel, dent to left side of loading rod, other minor signs of handling, oxidation with some pitting and handling marks on barrel lug, loss of wedge screw, gray patina to cylinder with some pitting, loss of one safety pin on back of cylinder, loss to half of one of the nipples on cylinder, oxidation to interiors of cylinder, brass components with some toning, handling wear, and minor dents, mainspring broken in half but broken piece is present, wooden grip with chips to both lower front edges, small loses on bottom of grip adjacent to backstrap for possible lanyard, cylinder will rotate, barrel wedge takes effort to manipulate
• 1861 COLT NAVY CONVERSION 36 CALIBER
  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 caliber,
  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
• EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.36
  EARLY COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.36 caliber, 7-1/2 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS SAML COLT..." partially obscured, brass bead front sight, serial number 4917 on four parts of frame and on six shot cylinder, indiscernible "COLTS PATENT" stamp on side of frame, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grips, 13-1/4 in. overall Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: pitting, corrosion and wear to iron barrel and metal components, some dents and dings, pitting on other metal components, patina to brass with scratches and wear, scratches, dings and wear to walnut grip, barrel wedge difficult to manipulate, appears to function mechanically but a bit clunky, very light trigger pull
• TWO SAVAGE 1861 NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION
  TWO SAVAGE 1861 NAVY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERSCivil War era, manufactured from 1861-1862 by the Savage Revolving Firearms Company, .36 caliber cap and ball, six shot cylinder, figure eight trigger configuration, 7-1/8 in. octagonal barrel, cone front sight, serial number 9418 visible under rammer on barrel and right side of grip frame, "W" proof stamp under barrel, "M M" proof stamp on left side of grip frame, "H" proof stamp on left side of barrel and on rammer assembly, possible "C" proof stamp on right side of barrel, marked "SAVAGE R.F.A. CO. MIDDLETOWN CT H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856 JANUARY 18 1859 MAY 15 1860" on top of barrel, 14-1/2 in. overall; second revolver is likely an artifact find, heavily rusted, missing components, of same make and configuration, makers stamp on top of barrel, indiscernible four number serial number on grip Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: first revolver functions mechanically, metal components with some pitting, light oxidation and handling wear, possible evidence of cleaning due to abrasions on right side of receiver, wooden grip with loss to right front toe and chips and wear to edges, hairline in grain at screw, second revolver in artifact condition