"COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 36320. Cal. 36. Fine London Navy with 7-1/2" oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line London address with arrows. It has "COLTS PATENT" on left side of frame with trigger guard & back strap and full checkered 1-pc walnut grip. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains 75-80% thin glossy orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Rammer handle retains dark case colors on pivot with balance turned silver. Cylinder is a gray metal color and retains 75-80% Ormsby Naval battle scene with light vice marks on opposite sides. There are British proofs on cylinder & bbl lug. Frame retains traces of case colors turned silver, being mostly a silver/gray patina. Grip frame is a medium silver/brown patina. Grip is sound showing edge and moderate diamond point wear. One mildly battered screw. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31804 JR141 (5,000-9,000)"
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