A rare London Colt model 1851 36 calibre Navy Percussion revolver
A rare London Colt model 1851 .36 calibre Navy Percussion revolver. Manufactured in 1853. The serial number denotes the year of manufacture as being
A rare London Colt model 1851 .36 calibre Navy Percussion revolver. Manufactured in 1853. The serial number denotes the year of manufacture as being 1853. This Colt Model 1851 navy revolver was supplied by Samuel Colt’s London factory, this was the only other Colt factory outside the United States of America. Engraved on the top of the 7.5 octagonal barrel with the words ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON. Marked Colts patent to the side of frame. London proof marks. The naval scene still visible on the cylinder. The roll-engraved cylinder scenes found on early Colt revolvers were the creation of Waterman Lilly Ormsby, a professional siderographer. Siderography is the art of engraving on steel plates, a profession commonly associated with the production of bank notes. The scene depicted on this cylinder shows a battle that took place in the Gulf of Mexico on May 16, 1843, between ships of the navies of the Republic of Texas and Mexico. The Texas Navy was armed with Colt revolvers during the battle. The scene was used on the Model 1851 Navy, Model 1860 Army and the Model 1861 Navy Revolvers. Overall length approx 13.5 inches. Crisp working action. In very good overall condition with a few minor dings and scratches during it's working life. This is one of the London manufactured Colt Navy revolvers that were so popular with British officers serving in the Crimean War during the period 1853-1856. The handgun favored by most mounted troops was the 1851 Colt Navy. Ref 3811. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details. We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Established since 1968. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
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