Name/Title
Colt London .36 caliber Navy RevolverEntry/Object ID
228Description
Colt London .36 caliber Navy Revolver. Cylinder has crown and "V" or crown & "CP" alternating all the way around. Serial # "41204" on cylinder, loading lever, frame in 2 places very close together, just in front of trigger guard and on frame at bottom of butt. Octagon barrel. On top of barrel "--ADDRESS COL.COLT LONDON---" Stamped on frame below cylinder "COLTS PATENT" Walnut grips.
Made in 1856. Fewer than 10% of the quarter million revolvers were made in London (Source: Jim Glymph)Acquisition
Accession
62Source or Donor
Jefferson County MuseumAcquisition Method
Purchase