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A Fine Cased Gold-Decorated Colt 1851 Model Navy Percussion RevolverNo. 32081 For 1855
30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £13,750 inc. premium
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No. 32081 For 1855
No. 32081 For 1855
With octagonal sighted barrel with London address, serial numbered cylinder, frame, rammer, hammer, trigger-guard and back-strap, gilt trigger, and figured rounded grips, the metal surfaces overall finely decorated in Indian gold koftgari flowering foliage and interlaced arabesques, and in fine condition: in original fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet with accessories comprising James Dixon & Sons powder-flask with split-ring for suspension and retaining much of its original lacquered finish, steel 'Colt's Patent' bullet mould, characteristic steel ramrod, and pewter oil bottle, the interior of the lid with Directions for Loading and Cleaning label (minor damage), the exterior with shaped vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks
19 cm. barrel
19 cm. barrel








