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INSCRIBED COLT 1851 4TH MODEL NAVY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
INSCRIBED COLT 1851 4TH MODEL NAVY REVOLVER.

Cal. 36. S# 173330. Bbl. 7 1/2" octagon w/ New York address. Round six shot cyl. w/ naval engagement scene roll engraving. Blue finish w/ case colored action & silver finished brass grip straps. 1 piece walnut grips. Bottom of backstrap has script engraved initials that may be “H.J.” w/ indistinguishable third letter. Bbl., frame, cyl., grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. CONDITION: bbl. retains 30% dull fading blue showing light pitting & small dents. Cyl. has faded gray appearance w/ pitting retaining 75% scene. Frame, loading lever & hammer have over 30% case colors. Grip straps have faint traces of silver & have acquired a mild tarnish. Sanded & refinished grips show wear & handling marks. Functioning action. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-22974/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.