Lot No. 637 A RARE .36 Cal. Enfield Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver. Serial No:185761. (Matching) Purchased by the British Board of Ordnance for the Crimea Campaign. The octagonal barrel engraved - Address Col.Saml. Colt New York U.S. America -. And with London proofs and pivoted rammer. Six shot cylinder with officially ground-off scene. The frame marked - Colts Patent -. Brass triggerguard and back strap. Walnut grip having Enfield circular cartouche on the left. In its original Very Rare leather top flap holster with strap and belt loop. The pistol with some wear and pepper pitting, wedge screw missing. Grade 3. Brl 7.5".
The next sale is on Wednesday 2nd July 2008 at 10:00am Precisely.
To be held at the Newark Showground in the Stuart Goodwin Room
On view, Wednesday 2nd July 2008 from 8:00am until 10:00am. Viewing of Section 5 items by Appointment only prior to the day of the Sale. Antique items may be viewed during the Sale.
Admission by catalogue only, price £10.00 per catalogue (£10.50 to include inland postage).
Suitable identification must be presented on arrival to the showground.
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