Colt London Navy Revolver

This is a decent.36 calibre London Navy manufactured in 1855 in Col Sam Colt's London factory and impressed on the top of the barrel in deep and legible letter's with the London address. This Colt has all matching numbers including the wedge and has an overall mellow patina. There is some original varnish left on the grips and although some pitting in the barrel it was not "shot out" and has good rifling in the bore. Mechanically it works well and there is a solid lock up. This revolver has had some "honest travel" and has not been messed with. One slight problem is loading lever latch which has some fault but does operate. This revolver is a family heirloom and is purported to have been privately purchased by a British Army Officer and of course the date is right for the Crimea but it has no ordnance marks. There is no engraving evident on the cylinder and is so smooth one wonders if there ever was?
The Colt London is iconic insofar as Colt believed at the time that the British trade would be his most important so he ensured that he employed the most skilled of workmen and ensured the materials and finish were top rate. For a superb background to Colt's London revolvers read Rosa's book Colonel Colt London.

Code: 50062