COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 41355. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address with dashes. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” with a small “M” inspector initial on left shoulder of trigger guard. Blued steel trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip whose numbers in backstrap channel are obscured by oil staining. Left side of bbl lug and cyl have British proofs. According to accepted numbers, there were about 42,000 of these well made revolvers produced in Colt’s London Armory in the period of 1853-1857, this one, obviously, very near the end of production. These revolvers were mostly purchased by British military officers for use in overseas postings such as India and Africa where they usually saw fairly hard service. Finding one today with high orig finish is rare. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge and cyl, grip as noted above. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue, showing holster wear on sharp edges and front half of bbl, which is a light blue-brown patina. Rammer pivot retains faint faded case colors. Frame retains 70-75% orig case colors, dark on left side, more bright on right side and in sheltered areas. Cyl is a gray metal patina with traces of blue and shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval Battle scene. Trigger guard retains about 30% orig blue, the front and back straps are mostly a blue-gray patina. Grip is sound, showing moderate edge wear with a few chips and scratches in the varnish and overall retains about 80% bright orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-48358 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2138	$4,025.00	COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 41355. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address with dashes. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” with a small “M” inspector initial on left shoulder of trigger guard. Blued steel trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip whose numbers in backstrap channel are obscured by oil staining. Left side of bbl lug and cyl have British proofs. According to accepted numbers, there were about 42,000 of these well made revolvers produced in Colt’s London Armory in the period of 1853-1857, this one, obviously, very near the end of production. These revolvers were mostly purchased by British military officers for use in overseas postings such as India and Africa where they usually saw fairly hard service. Finding one today with high orig finish is rare. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge and cyl, grip as noted above. Bbl retains about 70% orig blue, showing holster wear on sharp edges and front half of bbl, which is a light blue-brown patina. Rammer pivot retains faint faded case colors. Frame retains 70-75% orig case colors, dark on left side, more bright on right side and in sheltered areas. Cyl is a gray metal patina with traces of blue and shows 60-70% Ormsby Naval Battle scene. Trigger guard retains about 30% orig blue, the front and back straps are mostly a blue-gray patina. Grip is sound, showing moderate edge wear with a few chips and scratches in the varnish and overall retains about 80% bright orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-48358 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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