01-09-2017, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY. At auttion.
https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item...odel-1851-navy
I would love to put a bid in on this one. Bit worn but imagine the stories it could tell? Estimates it will go for between $1,000 and $5,000.
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01-09-2017, 12:19 AM | #2 |
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the sights on that example look to be aftermarket....as in dovetailed into the barrel after it left the factory.
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01-09-2017, 12:36 AM | #3 |
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I have a pietta just like that, 1851 navy
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01-09-2017, 01:03 AM | #4 |
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If so buz that is what knocks the hell out of their value guys want it all original period. I have to get some pictures up of the European only Win. Yellow Boys I got from a good friend to sell for him.
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I've been hooked on those things since childhood. Spent too much time reading Rick O'Shay & Hipshot.
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01-09-2017, 01:35 PM | #7 |
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I wouldn't worry about the front sight, Tim - it looks to be a period replacement, not uncommon to see such mods. Might hurt the value a little in your favor if you bid.
It's a nice, crisp no-finish gun; all matching serial numbers (except the wedge - no biggie), decent cylinder scene, un-buggered screws; it has a lot going for it. But 23% buyer's premium - that's outrageous and would be the deal killer for me.
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If you're interested in arms from this era then start haunting the classified pages at N-SSA.org. Its a great outfit. I shot there for nine years and the weapons are well cared for and usually reasonably priced. Also check their vendors out.
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01-09-2017, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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Interesting info on the originality. I have a few old converted from flint to percussion that were changed a bit over the years. Like posted though guys want them all dang original.
Bears the old catalog I have from the 50s these could be had in the $35 good to $50 range in really good condition. But that was a bit of money back then. Damn where is the time machine? |
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Probably another period replacement. I sold a similar '51 Navy a couple of years ago that had a similar rear sight added; didn't hurt the price at all, but then it was a just another old, grey Navy, somewhat the worse for wear than the one in question. |
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Ah hell I am going to toss in a bid at $700 just to say I tried. If the bidders really piss me off I will immediately jump it to $3,000. |
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