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A SCARCE .36 COLT SECOND MODEL 1851 NAVY "SQUAREBACK" REVOLVER, NO. 1378 FOR 1851
The sighted octagonal barrel marked -ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW*YORK CITY-, naval engagement scene (faint though visible) on cylinder marked COLTS PATENT NO. 1378, silver plated grip straps, varnished walnut grips
7½ inch (19cm.) barrel
Dark brown patina overall, with areas of pitting effecting some areas of cylinder scene, retaining much original silver finish to grip straps, some varnish one grips, wedge a likely replacement, butt strap with name inscribed during period of use (name indiscernable).
The sighted octagonal barrel marked -ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW*YORK CITY-, naval engagement scene (faint though visible) on cylinder marked COLTS PATENT NO. 1378, silver plated grip straps, varnished walnut grips
7½ inch (19cm.) barrel
Dark brown patina overall, with areas of pitting effecting some areas of cylinder scene, retaining much original silver finish to grip straps, some varnish one grips, wedge a likely replacement, butt strap with name inscribed during period of use (name indiscernable).