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A Colt 1851 Model Navy Percussion RevolverNo. 38440/9 For 1855
29 April 2010, 11:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £2,640 inc. premium
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No. 38440/9 For 1855
No. 38440/9 For 1855
With blued octagonal sighted barrel with London address, cylinder with roll engraved naval engagement scene, case-hardened frame with double stamped 'Colts Patent' on one side, case-hardened rammer, trigger-guard and back-strap with traces of original blueing, varnished figured rounded grips (one with minor chip, the other worn on the lower edge), and retaining much of its original finish (some loss of finish in places), London proof marks
19 cm. barrel
19 cm. barrel
Footnotes
The differing serial numbers are the result of miss-striking at the time of manufacture








