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PRE-OWNED Colt 1851 Navy (London Model) Percussion 7.5" Revolver 36 Caliber
Colt, 1851 Navy, 36 Caliber, 6, Single Action, 7.5", 13", Engraved, Small Brass Cone "Bead", V-Shaped Notch, Black, England
PRE-OWNED Colt 1851 Navy (London Model) Percussion 7.5" Revolver 36 Caliber
This Colt London Model 1851 Navy Revolver with serial number #28328 was manufactured in 1855 at Samuel Colt’s London factory.
This 1851 Navy revolver is 171 years old.
The revolver comes in the original English Mahogany Presentation Case with green Velvet lining.
Include in the Presentation Case is the James Dixon & Sons Powder Flask, Bullet Mould & Percussion Cap Tin.
Missing is the Nipple Wrench/Screwdriver & Cleaning Rod.
The "Directions for Loading Colt Pistols" paper label pasted to the inside the lid of the case is in reasonably good condition.
The Pistol: .
This 1855 London Colt (serial 28328) revolver has engraving "all over", with a silver plated trigger guard.
All serial numbers on the revolver appear correctly on the frame, barrel lug, cylinder, buttstrap, loading lever and trigger guard.
The British Proof Marks are stamped between the flutes (groves) of the cylinder and left side of the barrel lug.
The Mechanical Integrity of the revolver seems excellent, cylinder locks up tightly, the hammer holds at both half-cock and full-cock positions.
All over engraving indicates a high-grade factory embellishment, likely performed by British master engravers employed by Colt in London.
In the mid-19th century, this was a "deluxe" upgrade far beyond the standard military or civilian issue, it's a significant feature.
The Significance:
Only a small fraction of the roughly 42,000 London Navies were factory-engraved and even less had silver plated trigger guards.
Such guns were often presented to high-ranking military officers, government officials, or wealthy civilians.
What we know about the gun:
Its believed the gun was purchased new by an Australian wealthy bank manager who later in life retired and move to NZ.
The gun was gifted just prior the death of the Australian in the early twentieth century (1938) to a neighbour.
The gun was then purchased by current owner.
Key Specifications & Features:
- Caliber: .36 caliber percussion (cap and ball)
- Capacity: 6-shot cylinder
- Barrel: Octagonal barrel, 7.5" length
- Cylinder Engraved Scene: Battle of Campeche
- Materials: Being a London model all steel fittings were used
Product Overview:
- Overall Condition: Very very good
- Bore Condition: Looks OK
- Grip: One-piece walnut "Slim Jim" style, exceptional condition
- External Finish: No sign of rust, retains well over 80%+ of its colour case-hardened steel process
- Grade: 75% plus (probably well under rated)
If you are interested in the Colt revolver send us and email with your offer.
Email: don@gunsupplies.co.nz
We also would like to think we under rate all our second hand firearms, to give the best possible accurate description of their overall condition.
If its not what we say, we guarantee a full refund.
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Firearms
Manufacturer:
Colt
Model:
1851 Navy
Caliber:
- 36 Caliber
Round Capacity :
6
Action Type:
Single Action
Barrel Length:
7.5"
Overall Length:
13"
Firearm Finish:
Engraved
Front Sight:
Small Brass Cone "Bead"
Optics :
V-Shaped Notch
Colour:
Black
Country of Manufacturer:
England
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