U.S. Historical Society 47% Scale Colt 1851 Navy “Classic Edition” Percussion Revolver Serial # 521

This is a 47% Colt 1851 Navy revolver as issued by the United States Historical Society back in the 1980’s.  This miniature is the “Classic Edition” and was made by Uberti under license from Colt for the USHS.  Fully functional, but non-firing.  6 1/4″ long overall with a 3 1/2″ octagon rifled barrel of .17 caliber.  The frame, hammer, rammer, and loading lever are case colored.  The balance of the steel parts are charcoal blue.  The brass triggerguard, backstrap, and bead front sight are just starting to show a touch of age patina.  The top of the barrel roll stamped with the Colt barrel address.  “-ADDRESS SAML(the L smaller & raised) COLT NEW-YORK CITY-“.  The front left of the frame marked “COLT’S PATENT” in two lines.  “36 CAL” marked at the left rear of the triggerguard.  The cylinder roll stamped with the Ormsby naval battle scene.  Serial number “521” stamped into the barrel lug, frame, triggerguard, & backstrap.  The cylinder stamped “COLT’S PATENT NO 521, Engraved by W L Ormsby” in two lines.  Complete with the original USHS mahogany casing with Colt stamped into the front right corner of the top.  French fit with light blue velour lining.  The case bottom lined in a gray felt.  Includes the original cream colored bottom and brown lift top cardboard box.  Mint condition.  Price: $850.00.