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Colt London 1851 Navy 36 cal SN: 40394

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Colt London 1851 Navy 36 cal SN: 40394
Single action percussion revolver cased set. Features nickel finish, walnut grip, 7.5" octagon barrel, pin front sight, "V" notch rear sight on hammer nose, 6 shot unfluted cylinder with naval battle scene. Revolver has Colt London address on barrel, marked crown over "V" and crown over "P". Numbers match. Backstrap inscribed (appears to be a factory marking) "Sammy from Uncle John". Bore and charge holes are fair or better, dark with patina, revolver not disassembled for inspection. Nickel finish is overall good condition, with 75% coverage, bright with little cloudiness, showing peeling and flaking around breech area, barrel wedge, screw hole, front edge of cylinder, backstrap. Cylinder scene is overall sharp & clearly visible. Wood is very good condition with handling marks. Action is smooth with tight lock-up. Includes English style fitted wood case with hinged lid & green velvet lining, overall very good condition. Case components include powder flask, bullet mold, cap tin, screwdriver & nipple wrench combo tool, key for lock. Inside lid bears "Wm Moore & Wm Grey" label with London address. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***