Manufactured in 1855. This highly decorated, exhibition quality Colt London Model 1851 Navy features full coverage gold damascene floral pattern. The gold damascene was probably applied in India during the service life of the revolver and is an exceptional example of the damascene work occasionally found on Colt percussion revolvers that were used by British officers in India or Indian royalty. The revolver has the distinctive features of Colt London Model 1851 Navies: bordered knurling on the hammer spur, un-beveled loading cut-out, large iron oval trigger guard, iron back strap, large hammer notch and round screw heads. The top barrel flat is marked ""- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON - " with arrows at either end of the address in side a gold panel. The left side of the frame has "COLTS/PATENT" inside a gold panel. Gold filled London "Crown/V" and "Crown/CP" proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and between each cylinder chamber. The full serial number appears on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, loading lever and arbor pin. The wedge has the last three digits of the serial number ("232"). The one-piece grip is nicely figured walnut. The period partitioned case comes with a cleaning rod, "L" shaped tool, Eleys No. 9 cap tin, Colt's Navy flask by James Dixon & Sons, and double cavity iron bullet mold marked "COLTS/PATENT."

Excellent, retaining 97% of the gold with loss confined to high edge type wear. The floral pattern is nearly complete. The grip is fine with a tiny chip near the bottom, some high edge wear, a number of minor handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. The repaired case is good with an initial plaque absent, minor handling/storage marks high spot wear on the lining. The bullet mold is very good retaining 20% original blue finish. The cap tin retain much of the label. The powder flask is very fine with a few small dings and retains 95% original finish. A high condition, highly attractive, exhibition quality gold damascened Colt London Model 1851! Provenance: The John Fox Collection.