A 19th Century London Manufactured Colt Navy Percussion Revolver
Stock Number: 50150
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A very good example of a London manufactured Colt Navy 36 caliber percussion revolver
Period
C 1853
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
A 6 shot, 36 caliber percussion revolver.
These London made examples, are basically the same as Colt contemporary Hartford production, and identified by the ;Address Col.Colt London stamped to the top flat of the 7-1/2 inch octagonal barrel. There is also a serial range of 1 to 42000 manufactured.
This example has a #1273, C 1853, and falls into the early made examples, having a small rounded trigger guard, with a silvered backstrap/trigger guard, retaining a very high % of silver, over brass. All serial numbers are stamped to the correct parts of the revolver, and are all matching.
O/a there is a thinning blue finish, with areas of stain, and superficial pitting to the muzzle area of the LHS of the barrel.
The 6 shot cylinder has British proofs [ Crown /V and Crown / GP]. The cylinder has a small area of superficial pitting, and there is some cylinder scene still present.
The rifled bore is vg, with only minor areas of stain. Action to 1/2 and full cock very strong.
The one piece walnut stock is intact, to a varnished finish.
Many of these revolvers were sent out to the British forces in the Crimea in 1854
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
