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Colt 1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 7755

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 850.00 USD
Colt 1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 7755
Single action percussion cap 'n' ball revolver features 6-1/4" octagonal barrel, blade front sight in dovetail, rear sight on hammer nose, loading lever under barrel. Bore is fair condition, with strong rifling, dark grooves and light pitting. Charge holes are dark, fairly smooth, old powder fouling present. Barrel assembly retains 70% blue, gray colored near muzzle, bare metal and denting on edges. Cylinder shows a thin light gray color, some sailing ship cylinder scene visible. Frame is silvery gray, slightly mottled, with slight peening to upper edges. Brass backstrap and trigger guard are good condition with darker patina and some verdigris. Screws slots mostly good with little marring. Wood grips are good condition, some shrinkage and many small nicks and dents, bare wood at high spots where finish has worn off. Action operates smoothly and locks up fairly tight. Markings include "ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON" on barrel top, crown over "V" and crown over "P" proofs on barrel left, "COLTS PATENT" on receiver left, "..LTS PATENT NO" ("COLTS" missing "CO") on cylinder. Barrel assembly numbered "21121", trigger guard and backstrap both marked "5305". Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***