CASED MODEL 1851 COLT LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED MODEL 1851 COLT LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 33005. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, London address, brass pin front sight, with iron trigger guard & backstrap, 1-pc ivory grips with checkered bottom edges and British proofs on the bbl & cylinder. The case is nicely grained walnut, 14-3/8″ x 7″ x 2-1/2″ with green felt lining that has been relined and contains a refinished Colt’s Patent 2-cavity mold and a Dixon style bag flask. It has a Joseph Lang distributor’s label in the lid. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching although the wedge may be an old renumber. No orig finish remains being a medium gray patina overall with fine pitting on the frame & hammer. Cylinder retains 40-50% naval battle scene with fine pitting and all six safety pins are usable. Grips have a repaired chip at the left toe with old age lines and a beautiful banana gold patina. Hammer screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mold, as noted, is refinished. Flask has several small to medium dents, otherwise is sound. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54726 JR659 (2,500-3,500)

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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	643	$2,587.00	CASED MODEL 1851 COLT LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 33005. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, London address, brass pin front sight, with iron trigger guard & backstrap, 1-pc ivory grips with checkered bottom edges and British proofs on the bbl & cylinder. The case is nicely grained walnut, 14-3/8″ x 7″ x 2-1/2″ with green felt lining that has been relined and contains a refinished Colt’s Patent 2-cavity mold and a Dixon style bag flask. It has a Joseph Lang distributor’s label in the lid. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching although the wedge may be an old renumber. No orig finish remains being a medium gray patina overall with fine pitting on the frame & hammer. Cylinder retains 40-50% naval battle scene with fine pitting and all six safety pins are usable. Grips have a repaired chip at the left toe with old age lines and a beautiful banana gold patina. Hammer screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Mold, as noted, is refinished. Flask has several small to medium dents, otherwise is sound. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54726 JR659 (2,500-3,500) 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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