An interesting Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Lot n° 6

dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, 7-1/2" barrel (visible rifling, pitting inside), provided with foresight, with dorsal marking "ADDRESS SAM.L COLT NEW YO..." (the rest is no longer legible). A crack at the breech for about 2.5 cm. Cartridge rammer and barrel with serial numbers matching with the frame, the barrel wedge with three different numbers. Six-shot cylinder with remains of a scene depicting the Texas-Mexico naval battle, still legible patent and serial numbers (also matching with the frame). Mechanism needs revision. Frame marked "COLTS PATENT" and Serial number "16xx", cylinder's pin with matching serial number. Brass handle bands with remnants of silvering and matching serial numbers. Small and squared trigger guard with marks "U" and "G". Smooth, walnut handle. Second model square-back trigger guard: square trigger guard and screw above the barrel wedge, serials between 1250 and 4200. The first year of production can be identified from the serial number. Refer to "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson, Blue Book Publications, MN. Pages 121-132. Also refer to Flayderman's Guide, 9th Edition, pages 89-90. 5B-051.