CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 28892. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” and left side of bbl and cyl have British proofs. The large guard iron trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by standard English oak casing with rnd brass plate in lid. Case is typical British green felt lined and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a James Dixon navy size bag flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked “36B” plus an L-shaped nipple wrench. Other compartments contain a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, a rectangular tin oil can and two pewter oilers. Covered right rear compartment contains several loose bullets, key and cleaning rod. This gun, as can be seen in photos, is in beautiful condition brightly blued and case colored and accessories and case are equally fine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching except wedge which is stamped “372”. Gun was not disassembled to look for any internal or stock markings but gun appears all orig and authentic. This gun retains virtually all of its bright factory finish but there is a dullness to the blue on the bbl and backstrap and a lack of crispness in bbl address that tends to make this cataloger believe this is a possible factory refinish; however since the bore is like new and safety pins are crisp and unused, you will have to be the judge. Bbl retains 98%+ dull blue/black color. Loading assembly especially rammer pivot exhibit bright case colors with handle & rammer a gray/silver patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their case colors, though areas muted with areas of erosion and fine pinprick pitting especially on left recoil shield. Cyl exhibits six near perfect safety pins and retains 97-98% glossy blue/black finish with close to 100% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain over 90% blue/black finish worn where expected where hand grips the pistol. Grip is sound and solid with some raised grain with oiled finish. Mechanically gun functions well, with a shiny, crisp bore. Case is sound and solid with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its varnished finish. Interior is very good to fine overall with good color to green felt and solid partitions. Flask retains 90% of its orig bright red varnish, flask spring is broken and half is missing. Mold, L-shaped gun tool and cleaning rod all exhibit the same blue finish as seen on gun bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other accessories are fine. 4-50961 JS131 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2209

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2209	$10,030.00	CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 28892. Cal. 36. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address. Left side of frame has a small “COLT’S PATENT” and left side of bbl and cyl have British proofs. The large guard iron trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by standard English oak casing with rnd brass plate in lid. Case is typical British green felt lined and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a James Dixon navy size bag flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter marked “36B” plus an L-shaped nipple wrench. Other compartments contain a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps, a rectangular tin oil can and two pewter oilers. Covered right rear compartment contains several loose bullets, key and cleaning rod. This gun, as can be seen in photos, is in beautiful condition brightly blued and case colored and accessories and case are equally fine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching except wedge which is stamped “372”. Gun was not disassembled to look for any internal or stock markings but gun appears all orig and authentic. This gun retains virtually all of its bright factory finish but there is a dullness to the blue on the bbl and backstrap and a lack of crispness in bbl address that tends to make this cataloger believe this is a possible factory refinish; however since the bore is like new and safety pins are crisp and unused, you will have to be the judge. Bbl retains 98%+ dull blue/black color. Loading assembly especially rammer pivot exhibit bright case colors with handle & rammer a gray/silver patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their case colors, though areas muted with areas of erosion and fine pinprick pitting especially on left recoil shield. Cyl exhibits six near perfect safety pins and retains 97-98% glossy blue/black finish with close to 100% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard & back strap retain over 90% blue/black finish worn where expected where hand grips the pistol. Grip is sound and solid with some raised grain with oiled finish. Mechanically gun functions well, with a shiny, crisp bore. Case is sound and solid with usual handling & storage marks and retains most of its varnished finish. Interior is very good to fine overall with good color to green felt and solid partitions. Flask retains 90% of its orig bright red varnish, flask spring is broken and half is missing. Mold, L-shaped gun tool and cleaning rod all exhibit the same blue finish as seen on gun bbl, backstrap and trigger guard. Other accessories are fine. 4-50961 JS131 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2209 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.