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LOT 1173
Very Fine Colt Model 1851 London Navy Percussion
Revolver with Scarce Upper Canada Militia Markings - Serial no. 35119, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This scarce Upper Canada Militia marked Colt Model 1851 London Navy revolver was manufactured in 1855 and is one of approximately 55 Model 1851 revolvers shipped
to Company G, Napance Troop. An estimated total of 556 Colt Model 1851 revolvers were issued to troops of Upper Canada (see Nathan Swayze’s “51 COLT NAVIES”, page 185). The left grip side is boldly stamped “UC/G/43”. These markings represent Upper Canada, Company G, 43rd Volunteer. The marking is also stamped upside down, a common feature on Upper Canada Navies. Because Upper Canada 1851 Navies are London-London
Models, the usual British proofmarks are found on the left barrel lug and alternately on the shoulders between the nipple recesses of the cylinder. The top barrel flat
is marked “ADDRESS. COL: COLT. LONDON.” with arrows at either end, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, and the Texas navy battle scene with “COLTS PATENT No 35119”
on the cylinder. The revolver has matching serial numbers.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 30% plus original blue finish and 50% original case colors in and around the protected areas showing an overall balance of a smooth brown patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is excellent with a barely noticeable period repaired chip on lower forward right side. There are some scattered minor handling marks and some high edge wear with most of the varnish remaining. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1174
London Cased Colt Round Barrel Model 1862
Police/Pocket Navy Cartridge Conversion
Revolver with British Proofs - Serial no. 5009, 38 Short CF cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, varnished walnut
grips. These cartridge conversion revolvers were manufactured at the same time as the first Colt Single Action Army revolvers in the early 1870s. The
left side of the barrel and the cylinder at each chamber have small London proofmarks. It also has the New York barrel address, standard stagecoach cylinder scene and patent markings, “36 CAL” on left side of the trigger guard, “998” on the cylinder, “5023” on the loading gate, matching other visible serial numbers, and the matching serial number in the back strap inlet of the grip. The hardwood case has green baize lining, a “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co/14, Pall Mall, S.W./London” label inside the lid, cleaning rod, L-shaped screwdriver, oiler, key, and a cartridge block holding 52 .380 Eley cartridges.
CONDITION: Fine with 60% plus original blue on the barrel, smooth gray on
the ejector, 30% original blue on the cylinder, 50% original case colors on
the frame and hammer, traces of original silver plating on the grip frame, aged patina on the silver and brass, and gray and brown patina on the faded areas of the steel. There is minimal light oxidation and some scattered light scratches and marks. The grip is very fine with most of the original varnish and has some mild edge wear and a few scattered small dents. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good with moderate overall wear. Overall an attractive London cased and proofed conversion revolver.
164 Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000