This revolver was manufactured in the Colt London factory in 1855 and has the "-ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON-" barrel address, London proof marks on the barrel and cylinder, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, matching serial numbers, standard cylinder scene, varnished walnut grip, and rounded head screws. The left side of the grip is marked "LC/C/3" for Lower Canada Militia Troop C, Trooper 3. This revolver is listed in a list of reported Canadian militia marked Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers and other firearms. 255 London '51 Navy revolvers were issued to the cavalry in the colony of Lower Canada in 1856. Lower Canada was on the Lower Saint Lawrence River running along northeastern Canada. Upper and Lower Canada were abolished before these revolvers were shipped following the Act of Union in 1840 which established the Province of Canada, but they continued to be regions. In 1867, the Dominion of Canadian was formed by combining the Province of Canada with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Other territories were subsequently added. Active Militia were established under the Militia Act of 1855 to provide for the defense of Canada. At the time, Canada was a popular final destination for slaves who escaped from the American South via the Underground Railroad and other means. During the Civil War, some Canadians fought for the Union, and fears of the Union possibly invading Canada in the event of war if the United Kingdom recognized the Confederate States of America helped keep the U.K. out of the war and from open support of the Confederacy.

Very good. The revolver is in very solid condition, especially for a revolver issued in Canada to a militiaman in the 1850s. The barrel retains 25% "patchy" original blue finish mixed with smooth gray and brown patina. The frame has 30% original case colors remaining. The cylinder is mostly a dark gray patina and has a distinct roll-scene. The balance of the revolver has gray and brown patina. The grip is fine and has distinct militia markings, moderate dings appropriate for a service weapon, and minor chips at the toe. Mechanically excellent.