Fine Colt Model 1851 London Navy Revolver. Serial no. 23159 [all matching including wedge 159], .36 caliber, 7 1/2-inch octagonal barrel marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON. Great cylinder scene. British proof marks present on left side of barrel lug, shoulder of the cylinder and between each chamber. Wood grips with Ordnance acceptance on right side. See The Book of Colt Firearms by RL Wilson [133-135] for more information on London Colt's history, variations and miscellaneous features that separate these Colt's from the American examples. This gun is pictured on Figure 60 of the book, British Military Weapons and Associated Edged Weapons by Robert Brooker and notes "GRIP: Ordnance acceptance with a crown over 2, Author's Collection [note: gun is listed as serial number 22159 due to error, the gun is 23159]. Contained in contemporary wooden display case with blue lining. Please note; According to Bob Jordan; "The '51 Navy is made with all Hartford parts and was exported to England or parts sent over there and assembled in England." Provenance: Ex. Robert Brooker Condition: Gun is overall fine for this model. Retains 30-40% bluing with also 30-40% thin case-hardening. Crisp markings overall. Grips are fine plus with most varnish present apart from scuffs and mars. Case good with handling and storage wear. Mechanically sound. Bore is good. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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