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This exceptionally fine cased set (nos. 34835 and 35625) falls in the London range with a manufacture date of 1855. Each revolver carries the Colt London address on the 7 1⁄2 inch barrel and London proofmarks on the barrel and cylinder. Pairs of Colt percussion revolvers were generally not consecutive. Both pistols feature “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, naval battle
scene on the
cylinder, blued
iron trigger guard
and back strap as
commonly found
on London models,
and matching
respective full
or partial serial
numbers on the
barrel, frame,
trigger guard, back
strap, cylinder,
loading gate, arbor
pin, and wedge.
They come in a
mahogany case
featuring bullseye
brass lifting handle
on the exterior
of the lid and
green felt lining.
The case contains
the following
accessories: rare
“COLTS NAVY
FLASK” marked
James Dixon &
Sons bag shaped
powder flask,
James Dixon & Son
oiler, two large
W.&C. Eley cap
tins, two “COLT’S/
PATENT” marked
conical and ball
bullet molds with
sprue cutters,
two “L” shaped
combination tools,
and cleaning rod.
One of the bullet molds has the additional “MM” and “wat” U.S. ordnance inspector markings.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and cylinder retaining 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish. The trigger guard and back strap retain 70% bright blue with the balance mostly a smooth gray patina. Nearly all of the crisp cylinder scene remains.
The hammer, frame, and loading lever retain 95% plus vivid original case colors. The grip is very fine with dents along the bottom edge on the left, otherwise scattered handing marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a number of handling/storage marks on the exterior and some wear to the lining. The replacement
U.S. inspected bullet mold retains 30% original
blue finish. The correct civilian bullet mold retains 80% original blue finish. The powder flask is excellent, retaining 95% plus original lacquer.
B) Colt London Model 1851 Navy Revolver - Serial no. 35625, 36
cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips. As described in “A”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 85% bright original high polish blue finish with flaking turned brown on the balance. The grip straps retain 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown-gray on the balance. Nearly all of the crisp cylinder scene remains. The hammer, frame, and loading lever retain 95% vivid original case colors. The grip is excellent with some minor
handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally fine cased pair of Colt London Model 1851 Navy revolvers that is worthy of the finest collections. Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection. Estimate: 55,000 - 85,000
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