24th Jun, 2009 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 347
 

347

**A .36 CALIBRE COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER FOR EXPORT TO CANADA

**A .36 CALIBRE COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER FOR EXPORT TO CANADA, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO.33274 FOR 1855 of standard production specifications, with 7 1/2 in barrel, steel frame, cylinder trigger-guard and back-strap all retaining traces of original finish, with matching numbers throughout, and the grip impressed 'U.C.F. 30' 33cm; 13in The inscription on the grip is for Upper Canada. For an account of the Canadian purchases from Colt's London business see J. G. Rosa 1974, pp. 193-4.

Sold for £1,800


 

**A .36 CALIBRE COLT LONDON MODEL 1851 SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER FOR EXPORT TO CANADA, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO.33274 FOR 1855 of standard production specifications, with 7 1/2 in barrel, steel frame, cylinder trigger-guard and back-strap all retaining traces of original finish, with matching numbers throughout, and the grip impressed 'U.C.F. 30' 33cm; 13in The inscription on the grip is for Upper Canada. For an account of the Canadian purchases from Colt's London business see J. G. Rosa 1974, pp. 193-4.