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NOTICE THE MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS, INCLUDING THE EXTREMELY RARE DOCUMENTED CANTEEN SHOULDER STOCK
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel retains 40% of the original bright blue finish mixed with a smooth mottled grayish brown patina. The cylinder has a smooth grayish patina with a visible scene and crisp clear proof marks. The frame retains 60% of the bright original case colors with the balance having a smooth gray patina. The trigger guard and back strap have a smooth mottled gray patina. The grips have been varnished and retain almost all of the varnish with a couple of tiny nicks on each toe and light handling marks overall. The barrel and frame markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good with overall minor dents, dings and scratches. The lining is good, showing some wear and the label is 98% complete. The stock
is excellent retaining all of the original varnish with a few overall scattered minor dings and handling marks. The buttplate retains 80% of the original thinning silver plating with aged patina on the exposed areas. The attaching brass has a pleasant aged patina. The flask is very fine with most of the original brown lacquer finish remaining and much of the lacquer remaining on the brass. The mold is fine with strong original blue on one arm and the balance a smooth dark patina. There are several minor dings on each arm. The very fine tin retains most of the original, dark spotted paper wrap, and the label is complete. The oiler is fine. A truly exceptional example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver factory documented with rare matching factory canteen shoulder stock, case and accessories.
Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection.
Estimate: 55,000 - 75,000