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Lot 129
Colt Model 1851 Revolver Inscribed to “Judge W. Y. Smith” {ANT}
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.36 caliber. 7.5" octagonal barrel. SN: 133725 (mfg. ca. 1863). Blued and color casehardened finish, brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece smooth varnished walnut grip. Single actoin percussion revolver with a six-chambered unfluted cylinder, hammer nose notch rear sight and replaced cone front sight. Visible numbers match, including the wedge which appears to be renumbered, as does the cylinder. One line "New York U.S. America" barrel address. Backstrap engraved in a folksy script "Judge W. Y. Smith"
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx 2-Day Air shipping within the continental U.S.: $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good. Bore moderately oxidized with good rifling. Metal with some strong traces of an old applied blue finish. Markings remain mostly clear, cylinder scene with moderate wear. Some numbers restruck. Mechanically functional action. Grip with moderate wear, dings and mars and some traces of varnish.
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