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Lot 1210:Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1210:Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Fine Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

This classic Colt Model 1851 Navy was manufactured at Colt's London factory in 1855 and features the distinctive London barrel address, rounded screw heads, and blued iron grip frame. Samuel Colt courted various European powers looking to expand his business in Europe. The Crimean War in 1853-1856 represented an excellent opportunity for Colt to sell large quantities of revolvers, especially his popular Model 1851 Navy revolvers. 5,000 of these Colt London manufactured Navy revolvers were purchased for use by the Royal Army during the war, and many others were privately purchased by British officers. However, increased competition from British designs like the double action Beaumont-Adams revolvers ultimately forced the closure of his factory in London after it had manufactured around 42,000 of these London Model 1851 Navy revolvers, and Colt instead shifted to sending revolvers made in Hartford to his sales office in London. The barrel is marked "-ADDRESS. COL: COLT. LONDON-" on top. The frame is marked "COLT S/PATENT" on the left side. London proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel just in front of the wedge and on the cylinder shoulders. The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap are blued; the frame, hammer, and loading lever are casehardened, and the grip is varnished walnut. The serial number is stamped in small numerals on the loading lever, barrel, wedge, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and back strap.

ConditionVery fine overall. The barrel retains 85% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. The cylinder and trigger guard retain traces of original blue, and the back strap retains 60% original blue. 30% of the fading original case colors remain on the loading lever, frame, and hammer. There are patches of mild pitting mainly on the cylinder and trigger guard. The cylinder has most of the roll-scene remaining and solid safety pins. The other markings are crisp. The grip is also very fine and has most of the original varnish remaining, some light dings and scratches, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly a very solid example of the desirable Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolver.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1851 Navy
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1260
Catalog page179
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