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Lot 522
Cased U.S. Historical Society Jefferson Davis Colt 1851 Navy Commemorative Revolver
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: 246
Manufacturer: United States Historical Society
Model: Colt 1851 Navy Jefferson Davis Commemorative
Caliber: 36 cal.
Barrel length: 7.5 in.
OAL: 13 in. (case: 3.25 in. H x 19.5 in. W x 11 in. D)
Condition:Â Excellent-Near Mint; little to no handling marks; some patina on silver-plate parts; bore is excellent & bright w/ strong rifling; case has light wear from display
Includes: English-fit presentation case w/ compartments for, w/ stock & accoutrements; sleeve for stock storage; COA from USHS & documents
Marked: lid of presentation case marked w/ Confederate Seal on outside and "The Jefferson Davis / 1851 Navy Revolver / authorized by the / United States Historical Society" on the inside; top of barrel has "U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA" barrel address; backstrap marked "T. Hon. Jefferson Davis / From the Inventor. Col. Colt" in cursive script; top of stock attachment marked "Presented to / Hon. Jefferson Davis / Secretary of War / By Col. Saml. Colt" in cursive script
Provenance: Property from the monumental lifetime collection of a distinguished Dallas, Texas business leader and ranch owner.
No FFL NICS Check Required
Manufacturer: United States Historical Society
Model: Colt 1851 Navy Jefferson Davis Commemorative
Caliber: 36 cal.
Barrel length: 7.5 in.
OAL: 13 in. (case: 3.25 in. H x 19.5 in. W x 11 in. D)
Condition:Â Excellent-Near Mint; little to no handling marks; some patina on silver-plate parts; bore is excellent & bright w/ strong rifling; case has light wear from display
Includes: English-fit presentation case w/ compartments for, w/ stock & accoutrements; sleeve for stock storage; COA from USHS & documents
Marked: lid of presentation case marked w/ Confederate Seal on outside and "The Jefferson Davis / 1851 Navy Revolver / authorized by the / United States Historical Society" on the inside; top of barrel has "U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA" barrel address; backstrap marked "T. Hon. Jefferson Davis / From the Inventor. Col. Colt" in cursive script; top of stock attachment marked "Presented to / Hon. Jefferson Davis / Secretary of War / By Col. Saml. Colt" in cursive script
Provenance: Property from the monumental lifetime collection of a distinguished Dallas, Texas business leader and ranch owner.
No FFL NICS Check Required
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