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FINE METROPOLITAN ARMS CO NAVY REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
FINE METROPOLITAN ARMS CO NAVY REVOLVER
SERIAL 2126. BARREL 7.5". CALIBER 36 PERCUSSION This early gun probably dates to 1864. Made in NYC. This nearly identical copy of the Colt Model 1851 garnered sales in 1864 as a result of the Colt factory fire. but it is still estimated than only a tad over 6000 were ever produced. This early standard model features the Battle of New Orleans cylinder scene, octagon barrel, brass trigger guard & back strap, one piece varnished walnut grips with blue and case color original finish. All matching numbers to include frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, back strap and wedge. Condition. Very fine. No real finish left but smooth as even patina with sharp legends and near mint grips. Bore is crisp and gun is tight as new. Cylinder scene is sharp, screw heads are true and even the nipples are crisp. Great example. ANTIQUE