1851 Colt Navy

[Paul S]

I am looking for information on a 1851 Colt Navy
36 cal. Upper Canada issue. It was made in London England. The top of the barrel is stamped,
ADDRESS,COL:COLT. LONDON
On the left grip is stamped UC L 34
The holster is stamped the same.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Paul S]

I looked at the gun again, S/N 34757. I was told that only 800 were made. Iron trigger guard and back strap.

 

[rebel727]

Somebody posted about a similar one not long ago and I didn't remember the address being COl. Colt but I found this. http://www.texasranger.org/dispatch/4/ColtNavy.htm

HARTFORD-LONDONS””These revolvers were built in London from parts shipped from the Hartford factory and have brass back straps with small, round, brass trigger guards. The London address is present on the barrel (”“ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-). The dashes in the address are arrows. Estimated serial number range is 1-2000.

LONDON-LONDONS””These Navies have iron back straps and large, round, iron trigger guards. On the barrel top “”“ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-“ is stamped. Estimated serial range is 2001-43000.
All Colts made in London have two British proof marks stamped on them. One is a crown over “GP,” which stands for gun makers’ proof, and the other is a crown over “V,” signifying “view.”