Manufactured at Colt's London factory in 1855. Colt's Model 1851 Navy revolver proved to be very popular in the U.K. initially following the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Features the large oval steel trigger guard, steel back strap, wide cylinder nipple cut-outs, bordered knurling on the hammer spur, and round head frame and trigger guard screws that are typical of Colt London Navy revolvers. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "-ADDRESS. COL: COLT, LONDON.-" and London "Crown/GP" and "Crown/V" proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and alternating between each nipple on the cylinder. All matching visible serial numbers.

Fine, retains 30% plus original blue finish concentrated mostly on the barrel flaking to a smooth brown patina on the balance, 75% vivid original case colors with some slight fading around the recoil shields, a minor manufacturing defect visible at the bottom left edge of the frame, and a defined cylinder scene. Grip is also fine with most of the original varnish finish, numerous scattered scratches and dents, a chip at the bottom right edge, with mostly defined edges. Mechanically excellent.