Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session II

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 467

Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
serial number 12317 stamped to four areas under frame, circa 1863, .36 caliber percussion revolver, cylinder engraved with The Naval Battle of Campeche, engraved "ENGAGED..." date worn off, cylinder also stamped "COLTS PATENT No. 2317", frame stamped "COLTS PATENT", 7-1/2 in. barrel engraved "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA", brass trigger guard stamped "36 CAL" and "8" on side, three screw frame, overall length 13 in. - Provenance: From the Collection of Ashley Halsey, Jr., Alexandria and Spotsylvania, Virginia

Condition

wear to exterior consistent with age and use, engraving to cylinder worn off, dent to edge of cylinder, minor areas of rust on hammer and cylinder, some rust in barrel, evidence of polishing, scratches to exterior, heavy wear to toe edges of gun butt, appears to function mechanically
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