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"Civil War Presentation Colt 1851 Navy (C14254)
Guns International #: 101398830 Seller's Inventory #: C14254
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 9083
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
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Civil War Presentation Colt 1851 Navy. Made in 1861. Very fine Colt 1851 Navy model in very fine condition. Barrel has around 50% of the original blue mixed with patina. Frame has very good case colors. Cylinder has all of the scene and nice original blue remaining. Grips have very good original varnish. The backstrap has a presentation to Melzar Dunbar, Jr. and reads “Melzar Dunbar, Jr / From his friends, May 1st 1861"".
Melzar Dunbar, Jr. was a 31-year-old clerk from Boston when he was commissioned into Co. B, 11th Massachusetts Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant. Dunbar injured his back and was discharged on September 7th, 1861. He later re-enlisted and was commissioned a Captain in the 47th Massachusetts Infantry on October 9th 1862, his commission was cancelled on November 24th of the same year. Very fine presentation Navy!
SOLD
Antique: Yes