This cased revolver was manufactured in 1855 at Colt's short-lived London factory and features the London barrel address, London proof and view marks, standard roll-scene and patent markings, round head screws, iron grip frame, and all matching visible serial numbers. The oak case has a directions for loading and cleaning label inside the lid and contains a cleaning rod, L-shaped combination tool, blued ball/bullet mold, oiler, cap tin, Hazard marked cartridge skin pack, Hawksley flask, a screwdriver, and bullets. Many of these London Colts were purchased by officers of the Royal Army and Royal Navy in the U.K. during the Crimean War. Provenance: The Chet Fulmer Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Fine with 60% plus bright original high polish blue finish on the barrel which has flaking and mild pitting on the front half on the left, mostly smooth gray-brown patina on the cylinder, strong case colors on the sides of the loading lever and hammer as well as the protected areas of the frame and mostly silvered out case colors on the balance, patches of strong original blue in the protected areas of the grip straps, smooth gray patina on the balance, replaced hammer screw and front trigger guard screw, and minor overall wear. The grip is also fine and has most of the varnish remaining, minor edge wear, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine with mild wear.