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LOT 39

Lot 39

Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863

Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863
Lot 39 Details
Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863

serial no. 187362, numbered throughout, octagonal barrel with 'ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA' and 'COLTS PATENT' on frame and stagecoach robbery scene decorated cylinder, engraved on the brass grip 'Presented to Robt. B. Posson, 1st Regt., National Guards, Compy F, Captn Toumy by Wm. S. Wardrop' and 'Peter Thompson 1837' to the underside, butt with monogram W.S.W.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $960
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Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863
  • Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863
  • Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863
  • Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863
  • Colt Model 1851 'The Dandy First' National Guard Presentation Navy Revolver, 1863

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