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These revolvers were only recently rediscovered
and remain in extraordinarily high condition. They
feature the “-ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON-” barrel
marking, London proof and view markings on the
left side of the barrel lug and cylinder, the more
rounded English screw heads, and the distinctive
English scroll engraving at the highest level executed
by Colt’s English engravers. The engraving consists
of highly detailed and delicate interlacing scroll
engraving with finely textured backgrounds and
foliate accents on the muzzle and breech sections
of the barrels, along the bottom and flats of the
loading levers, essentially all of the frames, the sides
of the hammers, and on the trigger guard and
back strap. Even the edges of the wedges are
engraved. The left sides of the frames
have “Colts Patent.” engraved in script
within banners rather than the usual
stamped marking. The cylinders have
the classic Naval Battle of Campeche
roll-scene. The barrels and cylinders
feature high polish blue finish. The
loading levers, frames, and hammers are
color casehardened. The grip straps display
silver-gilt finish. All of the visible serial
numbers are matching, and the factory
“dot” marking is marked above or below
the serial numbers on the barrels, frames,
trigger guards, and back straps denoting
factory engraving.
The revolvers are mounted with highly
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