COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 25554. Second type with 7-1/2” oct bbl, London address, pin front sight with silver plated large iron triggerguard & iron backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” and it has British proofs on left side of bbl lug & cyl. About 42,000 of these were made in period 1853-1857 with most of them issued to British military. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains about 20% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a silver/gray patina. Cyl retains traces of orig blue and 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene with three of the safety pins prominent. Frame retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 70% thin, orig silver plating with the copper underwash showing through. Grip has chipped toes with numerous nicks & dings and retains abut 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-31039 JR504 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	179	$3,737.00	COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 25554. Second type with 7-1/2” oct bbl, London address, pin front sight with silver plated large iron triggerguard & iron backstrap with 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT” and it has British proofs on left side of bbl lug & cyl. About 42,000 of these were made in period 1853-1857 with most of them issued to British military. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains about 20% thin orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a silver/gray patina. Cyl retains traces of orig blue and 75-80% Ormsby naval battle scene with three of the safety pins prominent. Frame retains traces of case colors in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 70% thin, orig silver plating with the copper underwash showing through. Grip has chipped toes with numerous nicks & dings and retains abut 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-31039 JR504 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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