Cased Colt London proofed .36 percussion Navy Revolver, 7.5 inch octagonal barrel with traces of original blue stamped 'Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U.S. America' matching serial numbers 165683 for 1863 throughout (abbreviated to 5683 on the cylinder) the frame stamped 'Colts Patents' and the frame '.36 Cal.' the cylinder roll stamped with naval engagement scene. Fitted into its original oak case with pink baize lining, the lid with vacant brass escutcheon, the interior labelled with 'Directions for Loading Colt's Pistols' fitted out with an original two channel mould for bullet and ball stamped 'Colts Patents' also a James Dixon and Sons Sheffield powder copper and brass powder flask, part full tin of F.Joyce and Co. foil covered percussion caps, a combination nipple key and screwdriver, oil bottle and a cleaning rod. The lidded compartment containing lead bullets and one Eley revolver cartridge.
Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.
Dimensions: The case measures 15.5cm x 35.5cm
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Sold for £2,800
Auction: Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria 24th and 25th August, 24th Aug, 2022
Wednesday 24th August at 11am - Lots 1- 299:
Non Licenced antique firearms, shotguns and airguns, swords, edged weapons, medals and militaria.
Thursday 25th August at 11am - Lots 300 -546:
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