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Colt London 1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 40762

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Colt London 1851 Navy .36 Cal SN: 40762
Antique single action percussion revolver chambered for .36 caliber ammunition, manufactured in London, England circa 1855. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 7.5" octagon barrel marked "-ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-", loading lever, six shot non-fluted cylinder with roll stamped naval engagement scene, smooth trigger, steel oval triggerguard, knurled hammer spur, steel backstrap and varnished one-piece walnut grip. Shows period English proofs on the cylinder & barrel. All observed serial numbers are matching but no number was found on the base pin. Also the wedge screw is a new replacement. The metal surfaces display an aged light grey patina showing dings, some rust and traces of original finish in the protected areas. Action is sound, the bore is very good, markings are clear, the cylinder scene is approximately 50% intact and the wood grip is very good with some varnish retained. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***