Serial no. 5217 for 1851, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel with New York address. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original burgundy velour-lined mahogany case, the lid set with small white metal fouled anchor plaque. Accessories include Colt's Patent stand of arms flask (Rapley F14), brass Colt's Patent two-cavity mold with sprue cutter, L-shaped tool and unopened package of six paper cartridges for Col. Colt's Patent Revolving Belt Pistol. Condition: Very good. Barrel retains 25-35% blue finish. Cylinder with grey metal, excellent scene and some minor pitting. Triggerguard/gripstraps with 85-90% unpolished silver plating. Grips with 98% varnish and few light marks. Case lid with one split. Lining with moderate wear and staining. Flask retains much brown finish. Cartridge package fine. See Illustration
Serial no. 5217 for 1851, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel with New York address. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original burgundy velour-lined mahogany case, the lid set with small white metal fouled anchor plaque. Accessories include Colt's Patent stand of arms flask (Rapley F14), brass Colt's Patent two-cavity mold with sprue cutter, L-shaped tool and unopened package of six paper cartridges for Col. Colt's Patent Revolving Belt Pistol. Condition: Very good. Barrel retains 25-35% blue finish. Cylinder with grey metal, excellent scene and some minor pitting. Triggerguard/gripstraps with 85-90% unpolished silver plating. Grips with 98% varnish and few light marks. Case lid with one split. Lining with moderate wear and staining. Flask retains much brown finish. Cartridge package fine. See Illustration
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