Colt 1851 Navy Percussion, breveté et numéroté... Lot n° 117

Very fine antique colt, finely engraved on the barrel with a scene of a soldier chasing Sioux Indians. The stock is mostly made of weathered wood. Serial no. 6790, engraved on three different parts of the gun. Inscription "COLT BREVETE" on the top of the barrel and hallmark on the left side. H. 12 cm, W. 34.5 cm. Former Jean Lanternier collection. Good condition. Reference: US Cavalry on the Plains Philip KATCHER, Ron VOLSTAD - OSPREY PUBLISHING LONDON, 1985 - photo p. 7, "Two good Confederate-made copies of the colt Navy revolver". Delivery of lots free of charge to LA SALLE 20 rue DROUOT-PARIS the day after the sale (Saturday, May 4) or a few days after the sale GALERIE 18, rue Grange-Batelière (25 meters from Hôtel Drouot), otherwise shipment from FRANCE at the buyer's expense by the carrier of his choice. High-resolution photos: https://bit.ly/41uZlKv