Colt manufactured these London revolvers between 1853 and 1857. This particular revolver was manufactured in 1856 and has the large round iron trigger guard and back strap. The top barrel flat is marked "---ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON.---" and the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT". British "crown/ V" and "crown G/P" proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel lug just ahead of the wedge and on the cylinder alternating between each nipple. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas naval scene and marked "COLTS PATENT No 41795". The complete matching serial number is stamped on the loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, "1795" on the wedge, and "795" on the cylinder pin. The frame and loading lever are casehardened and the remaining parts blue. Equipped with brass pin front and hammer notch rear sights and fitted with smooth one piece varnished walnut grip. Complete with green felt lined wooden case with brass circle initial shield on the lid and E.M. Reilly & Co., London label affixed to the inside of the lid. Included are brown lacquer powder flask, two cavity iron bullet mold marked "COLT'S / PATENT" on the sprue, James Dixon & Sons oiler, Eley Bros. 250 count cap tin (partially full), nipple wrench, 1 1/4 oz. measurer and an original 6 count box (4 remain), of seamless skin cartridges manufactured by D C. Sage, Middletown, Conn. For Whitney's Navy Pistol. A true pair of colt 1851 London marked navies that are only twenty five numbers apart!

Very good plus. The barrel retains 20% original blue finish mainly in the protected areas, with a mottled gray patina and some minor spotting on the balance. The cylinder and grip straps have a smooth grayish brown patina, with 70% of the cylinder scene visible. The frame has a smooth mottled gray patina with some flashes of the original case colors in the protected area of the left side recoil shield. The grip has been revarnished and shows a couple of moderate dents and a few minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is fine. The case is fine with a slightly warped lid and overall a couple minor cracks, minor scratches and dings on the exterior and some small holes and minor contact wear on the lining. The accessories are all good with the exception of the cartridge box which has some of the outer paper deteriorated away on one end exposing the cartridges. The retailer label is correct and in very fine condition with one cylinder contact point.

As "A" with all serial numbers, partial and complete matching.

Very good plus. The barrel retains 25% original blue finish concentrated on the lower flats and lug area, with a mottled brownish patina and some minor pitting on the balance. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brownish gray patina. 95% of the cylinder scene is visible. The grip is good with 50% original varnish remaining, showing moderate wear on the lower edges, several small dents on the bottom and overall a few minor dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.