4th Feb, 2022 10:00

February Fine Art Auction

 
Lot 285
 

285

A CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

A CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. the revolver with matching serial numbers having an octagonal barrel with traces of the original blued finish inscribed to the top flat "ADDRESS. COL COLT LONDON' and to the side flat "FRED LOWRY", the six-shot cylinder depicts an engraved naval battle around its circumference on a walnut grip in its original green velvet lined oak box fitted with various loading tools, old label to the inner lid with loading and cleaning instructions - The only reference we can find for Fred Lowry is that of an Australian Bushranger who was a horse stealer, a rustler and highwayman known to have committed mail coach robberies

33cm overall

Sold for £4,420


 

Auction: February Fine Art Auction, 4th Feb, 2022

 

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