CASED Antique ROBERT E. LEE Commemorative COLT M1851 NAVY Perc. Revolver 1152 of 2500 Made for the U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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CASED Antique ROBERT E. LEE Commemorative COLT M1851 NAVY Perc. Revolver  

1152 of 2500 Made for the U.S. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique classified Cased Robert E. Lee Commemorative Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolvers made for the U.S. Historical Society circa the early 1980s. This one features gold scroll throughout, with an outlined hammer, and various panels around the cylinder that depict significant aspects of Lee’s life, such as his family’s coat of arms or crest, his plantation at Arlington, the McLean House at Appomattox, and a depiction of Lee on a horse with the Confederate flag in the background. His bust on a medallion is set in the grip. The case likewise depicts Lee on a horse with his family crest above. The interior of the case is velvet lined in gray, and is fitting for the revolver. It also contains gold plated bullets, a classic eagle flask, and a cap tin with his initials.

The 1851 Navy was one of Colt’s most famous and successful lines, reaching a production total of 257,348 from 1850 to 1873 (right up to the time of SAA production) from both Hartford and London factories. From Hartford alone, 185,000 were made by the end of the American Civil War. Many of these saw service during the conflict on both sides. There were some military purchases and lots of private purchases by soldiers going off to war. In addition, the Model 1851 was carried by Confederate General Robert E. Lee and was a favorite of “Doc” Holliday and “Wild Bill” Hickok, who carried two of these most famously in his red sash. The Colt Model 1851 Navy, first known as the “Ranger Model” and also known as the “Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber”, was designed between 1847 and 1850, manufactured from 1850 until 1873, and was the second most popular Colt percussion revolver after only the Model 1849 Pocket.

The overall condition is very fine. Original finish. Everything is in excellent condition and ready to display. Appears unfired. The case and accessories are likewise in very fine condition. A fantastic piece!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .36 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1650

#259920
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,650.00
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