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Colt London 1851 Navy 36cal SN: 27314

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Colt London 1851 Navy 36cal SN: 27314
Single action percussion revolver cased set. Features blued 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. Colt London address on barrel, marked "VR" over "P" with crossed keys, "WD", crown over "V" and crown over "P". Numbers match. Bore and charge holes are fair or better, dark with patina, revolver not disassembled for inspection. Retains 60% blued finish on all metal parts, appears arsenal re-blued, color changing to brown, with edge losses, small areas of patina. Many small impacts to bottom of grip & grip frame. Cylinder scene is overall sharp & clearly visible. Wood is good condition with small dents, some thinning of finish. Action is smooth with good lock-up. Includes English style fitted wood case with hinged lid & blue velvet lining, overall good condition with fair condition liner. Cased items include powder flask, bullet mold, cap tins, screwdriver & nipple wrench combo tool, key for lock. Crimean War era. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***