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LOT 1108
Very Scarce Colt Hartford-London Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 667, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This is one of only 700 Colt English
Dragoon revolvers manufactured between 1853 and 1857, with parts made at the Hartford factory and
finished and assembled at Colt’s London factory. These London Dragoons are among the rarest of the Colt “Horse Pistols” descended from the famous Colt Walker revolver. Of the 700 London Dragoons, it is estimated that around 200 were returned to Hartford for use in the U.S. Civil War. “COLT’S/PATENT” marked on the left of the frame. The barrel and cylinder have London proof and view marks. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight and “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY” marked on the top flat. Matching serial numbers visible on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, wedge and cylinder. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a mix of smooth gray and brown patina with some areas of scattered light pitting, and clear markings in the metal surfaces. Brass
triggerguard and backstrap show traces of original silver with the balance an attractive mustard yellow patina. Grip is good as period revarnished with general wear, scattered scratches and dents, a minor chip on the forward bottom corner of the left panel, and a mild chipped/absent section on the forward bottom corner of the right panel. Mechanically excellent. Professionally made modern replacement cylinder arbor pin. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1109
Cased Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories - Serial no. 18365, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in 1855. The single line “ADDRESS. COL: COLT. LONDON” marking with flanking arrows marked
on top of the barrel, “COLT’S/PATENT” on the frame, and the roll engraved Texas Navy scene on the cylinder. Equipped with the iron back strap and trigger guard, which were only found on London guns during this period, and smooth one piece walnut grips. Matching full and partial serial number marked on the loading lever, barrel, frame, cylinder and grip strap. Includes a red lined wooden case containing a “COLTS/PATENT” marked bullet mold, cleaning rod, L-Shaped combination tool, spare mainspring (broken in two), Eley Bros cap tin and a James Dixon & Sons “COLTS NAVY FLASK” marked powder flask.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 40% original blue finish on the barrel with scattered flaking, some patches of light pitting, and smooth brown patina on the balance, traces of original case colors visible in protected areas of the frame and smooth gray patina on the remaining surfaces with defined cylinder scene and markings. Grip is very good as period revarnished with scattered dents and scratches, some crazing, and re-cut flats with defined edges. Mechanically fine. Included case is fine with some light dents and scratches, and some aging of the otherwise very good lining. Accessories are all very good.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1110
Cased Engraved Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 6616, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured at the London factory in 1854 and features high quality period applied English scroll and floral engraving, “-ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-” inscribed on the top of the barrel, “COLTS PATENT” inscribed in a banner on the left side of the frame, light London proof and view marks on the barrel and cylinder, all matching serial numbers, dot marking by the main serial numbers, cone and hammer notch sights, and smooth walnut grip. It comes in a fitted mahogany case with inscribed initials on the lid escutcheon (appears to be “JFDD”), a steel “COLTS/PATENT” marked mold, Dixon & Sons oiler, a bag shaped G. & J.W. Hawksley flask, cap tin, and a few balls and conical bullets.
CONDITION: Very good with strong period refinished blue finish remaining on the breech end of the barrel, mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some minor pitting, worn away cylinder scene, traces of silver under the grip, and crisp engraving. Mechanically fine. The relined case and accessories are very good with age and storage related wear and a chemically cleaned surfaces on the Colt mold.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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