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A Gustave Young engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$5,265 inc. premium
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A Gustave Young engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver
Serial no. 26726 (with a dot) for 1853, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel with large brass fore-sight, the New York address enclosed by a dentate border. Rammer lug, barrel lug, frame, hammer and triggerguard/gripstrap engraved with broad floral scrolls and flower heads on a beaded ground; left side of barrel lug and frame incorporating dog's heads. Original factory elephant ivory grips.
Condition: Very good. Barrel, rammer and frame showing a dark grey patina overall with some areas of light pitting, the engraving generally still sharp. Cylinder scene evenly worn overall, light but readable. Triggerguard/gripstrap retaining generous traces of silver, the engraving worn overall. Cylinder arbor unmarked and possibly a replacement. Grips with dark age patina, left side with small chip below apron, butt with small chip and discoloration to right side.
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Condition: Very good. Barrel, rammer and frame showing a dark grey patina overall with some areas of light pitting, the engraving generally still sharp. Cylinder scene evenly worn overall, light but readable. Triggerguard/gripstrap retaining generous traces of silver, the engraving worn overall. Cylinder arbor unmarked and possibly a replacement. Grips with dark age patina, left side with small chip below apron, butt with small chip and discoloration to right side.
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