Cased London '51 Colt

* Please Note - The images do not do this Colt justice. Exceptional cased plated or polished steel '51 London Navy Colt. 7 ½” octagonal barrel with clear and crisp stamp: ADDRESS COL: COLT. LONDON. All matching numbers # 29429 making the production date 1855. British proof marks on cylinder shoulder between each chamber and on left side of the barrel lug. Cylinder scene still evident, action strong and crisp, nipples excellent, never dry fired. The metal work has some black marks and a small area of rubbing wear on the backstrap below the hammer (from where it lies in the case). The engraved W^D to right side of barrel lug is much rarer than the more common W^D stamp usually seen on the left barrel lug, (possibly done when refurbished). the Walnut grips are close enough to perfect. Lovely timber case with complete printed loading and cleaning instructions in lid. Eley percussion cap tin, graduated bag flask, nipple wrench, Colt patented bullet mold and an oil bottle, unfortunately with small deep scratch each side probably from some idiot trying to open it with pliers? It could easily be replaced. Oral history states the Colt was owned by Lieut 'Sir' William Gordon who took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade Oct 25, 1854. Although severely wounded he survived and was presented with the Colt on his promotion to Captain in 1855. The ledge at the back of the case is stamped 'CPT. W.G. 17L'. In 1857 Gordon was sent to India during the Indian rebellion. The gun was originally purchased from the family by a dealer in the UK in the 1980's before making its way to Australia. The previous owner passed away and sadly the original paperwork not located. I purchased the Colt from a dealer in Qld a number of years ago. The price reflects the lack of original paperwork. Please Note: Licensing may be required in some jurisdictions.