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Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver, .36 cal. percussion, retaining considerable original blue finish, w

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:700.00 USD
Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver, .36 cal.  percussion, retaining considerable original  blue finish, w
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Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver, .36 cal. percussion, retaining considerable original blue finish, wood grips, serial #28454. The barrel shows 40-60% original blue drifting to brown with some light erosion and pinprickpitting, minor scratches, normal aging, a few scratches and dings, good sharp barrel address and areas of bright blue. The cylinder shows 40-60% cylinder scene, many scratches and dings, gone to brown patina.The frame, hammer and loading lever show a patina with slight traces of case hardening. The initials AR are carved into the right bottom grip, and the grips have been lightly refinished. Numbers are matching, and thebutt number has been defaced with scratches, though lightly visible, and the same number. The action is not quite functioning properly or holding on full cock, there is bright blue under the loading lever with a good bore that is still bright. It would improve considerably with small restorations and TLC. Est.: $1,400-$2,800