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Lot 4147ANTIQUE

A Cased Colt London Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver

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17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
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Sold for US$7,605 inc. premium

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A Cased Colt London Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver

Serial no. 17402 for 1855, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel marked Address Col. Colt London. Blued and casehardened finish. Iron triggerguard/gripstrap. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with green velour-lined English oak case. Interior of lid with Colt loading directions label. Accessories include unmarked bag-shaped flask, Colt's patent two-cavity mold, opened tin of 250 percussion caps with red and marbled paper label for F. Joyce & Co., loading/cleaning rod.
Condition: Fine. Barrel retains 30-35% blued finish, the exposed flats with balance flaked. Cylinder with 20-30% blue. Loading lever showing bright case colors at the base. Frame with 75-85 faded casehardening remaining. Hammer with 25-35% bright case colors. Triggerguard/gripstrap retaining slight traces of blued finish. Grips with 95% varnish showing scattered light marks and some minor chipping to right side at butt. Case lid with light marks and two small hairline cracks. Label showing two small holes. Lining showing some wear and staining. Flask retaining much finish and showing large dent to either side. Mold with traces of blue. Cap tin showing some very minor losses to label.
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Also included is a bill of sale for this pistol dated 1978, and signed by E.L. Carter, Jr. of Plains, GA.

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