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COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH STEEL TRIGGER GUARD

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH STEEL TRIGGER GUARD
SERIAL NUMBER 56832 BARREL 7 1/2" CALIBER .36 BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURED 1856. Octagon barrel with New York address. 6 shot round cylinder with Ormsby Naval engagement battle scene. Scarce steel trigger guard and back strap as was carried by the Great Robert E, Lee. One piece walnut grips with all matching serial numbers. The "51" Navy was the favored revolver of the Southern Cavalry during the US Civil War. CONDITION. Good with strong gain twist rifled bore and properly operating action. All matching numbers and revolver has toned to a mellow chocolate patina. ANTIQUE