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Description:
Conversion Model 1851 Navy Revolver, c. 1857-76, serial number on frame 59850, serial number on triggerguard and backstrap 4489, walnut grip, left side of the frame marked U.S. and partially obscured by the two-line patent date, marked on top of the barrel ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW.YORK CITY with an anchor, and marked under the barrel with inspector's mark R.W.M. with an anchor, barrel lg. 7 1/2, overall lg. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Some dings and nicks on the grip, broken wedge screw, and missing the shell ejector handle.
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YORK CITY, United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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