IDENTIFIED CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER.

IDENTIFIED CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 1208. Fine early London Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, London address with brass grip frame and deluxe burled 1-pc walnut grip. It is engraved in early English style with about 50% coverage on the frame, light flourishes on the bbl lug, rammer pivot, back strap and trigger guard. The hammer has a dolphin motif on the top edge. “COLT’S PATENT” is engraved in a ribbon on the left side. The left side of the bbl flat & the cylinder have British proofs. It is accompanied by its orig mahogany casing with brass plaque on the top inscribed “E C Mallet, Esqre / 88th Regt”. The inside of the case is lined with red velvet with compartments for an all iron wiping rod, a Colt’s Patent 2-cavity iron mold, L-shaped nipple wrench and a Dixon Navy sized bag flask. It also has a large tin of Joyce caps.

The 88th Regiment, also known as the Connaught Rangers “THE DEVIL’S OWN”. The 88th Regiment was a participant in the Crimean Campaign and can be studied in the book THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN WITH THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS 88TH REGIMENT, Stevens, London 1878. A Google search disclosed voluminous information regarding the Connaught Rangers. It appears that the regiment was recruited from Connaught County, Ireland and were a rough & rowdy bunch that fought from the early 1800’s through WWI. It shows Lt. Edward Charles Mallet was awarded the “India Mutiny Medal”.

CONDITION: Fine. All matching except the wedge, which is unnumbered but appears to have the proper age for this revolver. Retains an even plumy/brown patina overall with traces of silvered case colors on the frame and rammer pivot with hammer marks by the wedge slot. Grip frame retains 88-90% orig silver-plating, thin around the trigger guard. Cylinder is a gray patina with a couple of dents and light pitting and retains 75-80% orig Ormsby naval battle scene. Grips are sound with moderate wear, light scratches & dings and retains about 95% orig varnish, slightly shrunken. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Case has 3 or 4 grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with numerous small nicks, dings & scratches. Lining is moderately faded and soiled with wear around the front sight area. Mold shows good heavy use, but still has clean cavities. Flask has 2 or 3 small dents and some rust spotting on the spring, otherwise is fine. Cap tin label is nearly intact. A truly beautiful and probably historic set used by a British officer in the Crimean War. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54713 JR664 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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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	640	$11,500.00	IDENTIFIED CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 1208. Fine early London Navy with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, London address with brass grip frame and deluxe burled 1-pc walnut grip. It is engraved in early English style with about 50% coverage on the frame, light flourishes on the bbl lug, rammer pivot, back strap and trigger guard. The hammer has a dolphin motif on the top edge. “COLT’S PATENT” is engraved in a ribbon on the left side. The left side of the bbl flat & the cylinder have British proofs. It is accompanied by its orig mahogany casing with brass plaque on the top inscribed “E C Mallet, Esqre / 88th Regt”. The inside of the case is lined with red velvet with compartments for an all iron wiping rod, a Colt’s Patent 2-cavity iron mold, L-shaped nipple wrench and a Dixon Navy sized bag flask. It also has a large tin of Joyce caps. The 88th Regiment, also known as the Connaught Rangers “THE DEVIL’S OWN”. The 88th Regiment was a participant in the Crimean Campaign and can be studied in the book THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN WITH THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS 88TH REGIMENT, Stevens, London 1878. A Google search disclosed voluminous information regarding the Connaught Rangers. It appears that the regiment was recruited from Connaught County, Ireland and were a rough & rowdy bunch that fought from the early 1800’s through WWI. It shows Lt. Edward Charles Mallet was awarded the “India Mutiny Medal”. CONDITION: Fine. All matching except the wedge, which is unnumbered but appears to have the proper age for this revolver. Retains an even plumy/brown patina overall with traces of silvered case colors on the frame and rammer pivot with hammer marks by the wedge slot. Grip frame retains 88-90% orig silver-plating, thin around the trigger guard. Cylinder is a gray patina with a couple of dents and light pitting and retains 75-80% orig Ormsby naval battle scene. Grips are sound with moderate wear, light scratches & dings and retains about 95% orig varnish, slightly shrunken. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Case has 3 or 4 grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with numerous small nicks, dings & scratches. Lining is moderately faded and soiled with wear around the front sight area. Mold shows good heavy use, but still has clean cavities. Flask has 2 or 3 small dents and some rust spotting on the spring, otherwise is fine. Cap tin label is nearly intact. A truly beautiful and probably historic set used by a British officer in the Crimean War. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54713 JR664 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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