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COLT INSCRIBED 1851 3RD MODEL NAVY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
COLT INSCRIBED 1851 3RD MODEL NAVY REVOLVER.
Cal. 36. S# 53403. Civilian sales revolver mfg. in 1853. Butt is inscribed w/ initials "S. B. O." Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ brass cone style sight & New York address. Six shot round cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished small round trigger guard & backstrap. 1 piece walnut grips. Bbl., frame, grip straps, cyl., loading lever & wedge have matching numbers. CONDITION: bbl. retains 50% dull fading blue showing handling marks. Cyl. has faded to gray retaining 90% scene. Frame & loading lever retain 30% lightly visible case colors. Grip straps have 60% silver plating having acquired a dark tarnish. Original grip finish shows wear w/ scratches, marks & small dents. Sound action. Bore retains some rifling showing spots of corrosion. (01-25169/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.