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#4906 Colt 1851 Navy, late 4th variation, Avenging Angel
Guns International #: 100736036 Seller's Inventory #: #4906
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#4906 Colt 1851 Navy, late 4th variation, post-CW manufactured in 1868 (203XXX), 36caliber percussion revolver that has been period shortened from the original 7-1/2” length to a 2-3/8”. The rammer of course has been removed, and a small blade sight added to the short barrel. This treatment was a VERY common practice of the Mormons who were moving West in the 1860-1870s. The men were well known for wearing suits and having their severely shortened “Avenging Angel” handguns concealed ….and while a few opted for the larger 44caliber Colts, the more favored models were the 36calibered Navy and Police Models. These wicked little cut-down “belly-busters” also became popular with gamblers as their “5th Ace”, and also by lawmen as a second weapon …but their main notariety was their use by the Mormons who nick-named them “Avenging Angels” or “Singing Angels”. This Colt has a fine smooth action, very decent bore (what little there is left of it!), liberal thinning blue remaining on the barrel as well as a lot of original varnish on the grips, and about 50-60% light cylinder scene. Some faint traces of faded C/H on the frame and fine markings. VERY interesting snippet of Frontier and also Mormon history. About VG+/Fine (as converted). $1495
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes