Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this STUNNING single-action cap and ball revolver today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt 2nd Generation 1851 Navy Robert E. Lee Commemorative!
This one is for the collector, although this gun could be loaded and fired, just as its ancestors were in the American Civil War! The 1851 Navy was a favorite of gunslingers, soldiers, and sailors alike, notably, Wild Bill (James Butler) Hickock, who once killed a man at 78 yards with a single shot from his 1851 Navy. This item is in new old stock condition and has only had one previous owner!
Don't forget to bid on the consecutive serial-numbered sister for this set to stay together for future generations of collectors!!! Simply type item number 1042842172 into the search bar OR you can click "Seller's other items".
This particular example is part of a two-piece consecutive serial set! This example sports the serial number (#2298REL), and the matching pair in the other auction bears the serial number (#2298USG)!
YOU CAN FIND THE OTHER CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER EXAMPLE LIVE ON GUNBROKER NOW BY TYPING #1042842172 IN THE SEARCH BAR!
This one is for the collector, although this gun could be loaded and fired, just as its ancestors were in the American Civil War! The 1851 Navy was a favorite of gunslingers, soldiers, and sailors alike, notably, Wild Bill (James Butler) Hickock, who once killed a man at 78 yards with a single shot from his 1851 Navy. This item is in new old stock condition and has only had one previous owner!
Don't forget to bid on the consecutive serial-numbered sister for this set to stay together for future generations of collectors!!! Simply type item number 1042842172 into the search bar OR you can click "Seller's other items".
This particular example is part of a two-piece consecutive serial set! This example sports the serial number (#2298REL), and the matching pair in the other auction bears the serial number (#2298USG)!
YOU CAN FIND THE OTHER CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER EXAMPLE LIVE ON GUNBROKER NOW BY TYPING #1042842172 IN THE SEARCH BAR!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 2nd Generation 1851 Navy Robert E. Lee Commemorative
Serial: 2298REL
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Finish: Blue Barrel, Cylinder, and Trigger with Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer, and Hammer
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front with Notched Hammer Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Wood
Action: Single-Action, 6-Shot Cap & Ball Revolver
Markings: The top barrel flat is stamped “Address SamL Colt New-York City”. The left barrel flat is inscribed, “Robert E. Lee Commemorative – Nineteen Seventy-One.” The left side of the frame is stamped “Colt’s /Patent”. The serial number “2298REL” is inscribed on the bottom of the barrel assembly, the bottom of the frame, the trigger guard, and the heel of the grip frame. The cylinder is etched with the naval battle scene commemorating the battle of Campeche and is inscribed, “Colt’s Patent No. 3915 / Engraved by W L Ormsby, New York”, and “Engaged 16 May 1843.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The "2nd Generation" Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured between 1971 and 1978, also known as the "C"-series. Some subcontractors supplied small parts or forgings, but every completed pistol was produced according to Colt's strict quality control and specifications. Colt performed the final inspection, so even though some work was done outside the factory, collectors typically consider these revolvers to be original Colts rather than reproductions.
Model: 2nd Generation 1851 Navy Robert E. Lee Commemorative
Serial: 2298REL
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Finish: Blue Barrel, Cylinder, and Trigger with Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer, and Hammer
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front with Notched Hammer Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Wood
Action: Single-Action, 6-Shot Cap & Ball Revolver
Markings: The top barrel flat is stamped “Address SamL Colt New-York City”. The left barrel flat is inscribed, “Robert E. Lee Commemorative – Nineteen Seventy-One.” The left side of the frame is stamped “Colt’s /Patent”. The serial number “2298REL” is inscribed on the bottom of the barrel assembly, the bottom of the frame, the trigger guard, and the heel of the grip frame. The cylinder is etched with the naval battle scene commemorating the battle of Campeche and is inscribed, “Colt’s Patent No. 3915 / Engraved by W L Ormsby, New York”, and “Engaged 16 May 1843.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The "2nd Generation" Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured between 1971 and 1978, also known as the "C"-series. Some subcontractors supplied small parts or forgings, but every completed pistol was produced according to Colt's strict quality control and specifications. Colt performed the final inspection, so even though some work was done outside the factory, collectors typically consider these revolvers to be original Colts rather than reproductions.
The Colt Navy was designed to be a sturdier, more durable version of the earlier Colt Pocket revolver. It has a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel. The revolver boasts a case-colored frame, a blued steel barrel, a one-piece walnut grip, and “Robert E. Lee Commemorative Nineteen Seventy-One” inscribed on the left side of the barrel. The cylinder is engraved with a battle scene from the Mexican-American war. This revolver has strong mechanics, a bright bore, all matching numbers, an included box, and numerous accessories, making it a fantastic case set.
Contents:
The owner states that this example is a one owner example and remains new old stock, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling whatsoever! This package includes a wooden case adorned with the words "Robert E. Lee Commemorative/Nineteen Seventy-One," along with brass Colt medallions on the top. The inside of the box features compartments lined with gray and blue velvet and contains revolvers, powder flasks, brass two-cavity bullet molds, a nipple wrench, and a period-style percussion cap container. The inside top of the box is upholstered in satin and embossed in gold with the words "Robert E. Lee Commemorative/Nineteen Seventy-One" and the Rampant Colt logo. The wooden box is packaged in a two-piece cardboard box, both of which fit into the original cardboard shipping box. The package also includes sheets of wax paper, a manual/direction pamphlet, and the key to the wooden case.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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