26th Jun, 2025 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2025
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A COLT 1851 MODEL NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH LATER SHOULDER-STOCK, NO. 12380 FOR 1854
with octagonal sighted barrel with London address, cylinder with traces of engraved naval engagement scene, frame stamped 'Colt's Patent' on the left side, steel trigger-guard and back-strap, the latter now cut for a shoulder-stock, rammer, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers (some wear and surface rust), the shoulder-stock with copper alloy mounts, the butt-plate serial numbered to match, 19.0 cm barrel (2)
Sold for £800
with octagonal sighted barrel with London address, cylinder with traces of engraved naval engagement scene, frame stamped 'Colt's Patent' on the left side, steel trigger-guard and back-strap, the latter now cut for a shoulder-stock, rammer, figured rounded grips, and matching numbers (some wear and surface rust), the shoulder-stock with copper alloy mounts, the butt-plate serial numbered to match, 19.0 cm barrel (2)
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2025, 26th Jun, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
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