Lot 525

Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 25th of January 2024

An unusual .35 calibre percussion revolver in the style of a Colt 1851 London Navy, serial no.7, most likely a Belgian Brevet, with blued 7 1/2" octagonal barrel, plain cylinder with Birmingham proofs and traces of colour hardening, blued open iron frame with dome headed screws and large capping cut-out, blued iron grip-straps and trigger-guard, having a chequered walnut grip with radiused heel (possibly reprofiled), numbered only on cylinder and wedge, complete with leather holster, proof marks for Liege