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Attractive Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

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Attractive Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver
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serial #174333, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing some overall light pitting and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1863-made revolver retains about 80% original bright blue showing edge wear, some light dings on the right side near the wedge and scattered flaking to pleasant gray-brown patina. The cylinder has mostly toned to a mild gray-brown patina showing a little scattered pinprick pitting, the naval engagement scene shows some obscured areas but remains mostly intact and the safety pins are also mostly present. The frame, hammer and loading lever show wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas toning to a pleasant mild gray patina and showing a few minor handling marks. A smaller notch has been neatly cut into the hammer just to the right of the factory rear sight notch. The backstrap and triggerguard have mostly toned to a mild ocher patina showing a few scattered light dings and some tarnished silver finish around the triggerguard. A few screw heads retain nice fire blue and the New York barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The revolver is fitted with an attractive antique smooth ivory grip that remains in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks, nice striations throughout and is taking on a pleasant patina overall. The grip is un-numbered and the remaining parts are matching including the wedge. The action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. The revolver comes in a very attractive period case that shows some light scuffs and dings along the exterior, the lid with some particularly lovely burl grain figure throughout; the case is a bit large for the gun and appears to be for a Model 1860 Army. The interior is lined in green velvet showing some honest light wear and the case contains a Colts Patent stand of arms powder flask that shows some dings along the back and is missing a lid screw, moderately oxidized multitool and dual cavity Colts Patent bullet mould, capping tool that shows an old cleaning and some verdigris, key, partial container of French-made caps and what appears to be an original six-round packet of cartridges by D. C. Sage in lovely condition. A very attractive wartime Navy Model with a handsome set of grips and in a nice case. (13C11641-3) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)