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Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Colt Revolvers - Antique

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Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
Colt Revolvers - Antique

1851 Colt Navy Revolver & Slim Jim Holster WILD WEST OUTLAW OWNED! California Gunfighter Desperado Pistol *HISTORY*

Description:
Fascinating Wild West Outlaw Owned Model 1851 Colt Navy Percussion Revolver with Slim Jim Holster, .36 Cal, mfg. 1857. This is an incredible piece of Wild West history which recently surfaced from an old central California estate. Since the history associated with the gun is also from central California it's likely that the pistol never left the area after it's owner was killed. An ancient label affixed to the back of the holster is so faint it took us hours to decipher and a few words at the lower right corner are missing which can be assumed. The label reads: "Six Duster Cap & Ball / owned by Mexican Desperado / at Monterey he was killed / at Carmel after a desperate / fight he claimed two (lives?) / note one notch on (grip?)". Monterey and Carmel are located right next to each other along the central California coast and were witness to much violence during the height of the Wild West era. Most famously the Monterey native Tiburcio Vasquez terrorized the region with his gang of bandidos during the 1850's-1870's. The pistol has a mottled silver/gray finish overall showing moderate to heavy wear with a very natural and unmolested appearance. There is some light surface oxidation forming which I'm sure would remove with careful cleaning but we think the pistol should be left totally untouched as found. The brass gripstraps have a dark mellowed patina and the original wood grips fit perfect with a pleasing worn finish. There is a large notch cut into the left lower edge and evidence of an old museum label on the right side. Matching original serial number "68803" stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. The wedge is an old frontier replacement and the loading lever numbered "3966" has obviously been with the gun since the period of use. The loading lever catch is missing and a thin brass blade front sight has been neatly fitted in period. Clear original Colt New York address with traces of cylinder scene visible. Most screws appear to be original. Nice crisp and tight action functions very well and the barrel is tight to the frame without any play. All nipples are clean originals. The bore is uncleaned and dirty but appears to have very sharp rifling front to back with no apparent gouges or pits. The leather "Slim Jim" holster shows tremendous frontier wear and fits the Colt like an old glove. The bottom of the holster is blown out and the leather has formed around the protruding muzzle. This is a museum level piece that really speaks to you. A rare opportunity to own a gritty real-deal outlaw's Colt straight out of the Wild West! Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.

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Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .36
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Serial Number: 68803
Manufacture Date: 1857
Extras: Holster