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COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NO. 68334/' FOR CIRCA 1857
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A .36 'MODEL 1851' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER
COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NO. 68334/' FOR CIRCA 1857
With octagonal barrel with single line 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY', period dovetailed large nickel silver blade fore-sight and retaining traces of original blued finish, cylinder with naval engagement scene, frame with small 'COLTS PATENT' mark and retaining traces of case-hardened finish, iron grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining some original nickel-plated finish, the former engraved with the name 'S.M. SMITH', ivory grips, and matching numbers throughout, the principle numbers struck with an apostrophe mark
7½in. (19cm.) barrel
COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NO. 68334/' FOR CIRCA 1857
With octagonal barrel with single line 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY', period dovetailed large nickel silver blade fore-sight and retaining traces of original blued finish, cylinder with naval engagement scene, frame with small 'COLTS PATENT' mark and retaining traces of case-hardened finish, iron grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining some original nickel-plated finish, the former engraved with the name 'S.M. SMITH', ivory grips, and matching numbers throughout, the principle numbers struck with an apostrophe mark
7½in. (19cm.) barrel
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.