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Model 1849, Wells-Fargo marked.

London Model 1849 Pocket.

LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET

Identical in configuration to the standard 1849 Pocket Revolver, the London-made models have a higher quality finish and their own serial numbers range from #1 to #11000. They were manufactured from 1853 through 1857. The ’49 London Pocket features a roll engraved cylinder scene and the barrels are stamped “ADDRESS COL. COLT/LONDON.” The first 265 revolvers produced, known as “early models,” have brass grip frames and small, round trigger guards. They are quite rare and worth approximately 50 percent more than the “standard model,” which has a steel grip frame and large oval trigger guard. Note that parts were interchanged between Hartford and London and thus, the presence of a London barrel stamping does not preclude its production in Hartford and vice versa. British versus U.S. proofing stamps are a clue to origin.

Model 1851 Navy .36.

MODEL 1851 NAVY

This is undoubtedly the most popular percussion revolver Colt produced in the medium size and power range. It is a six-shot, .36-cal. percussion revolver with a 7.5 inch octagonal barrel and an attached loading lever weighing 2 lb., 10 oz. with the 6 inch barrel. The basic model has a case colored frame hammer and loading lever, with silver-plated brass grip frame and trigger guard. Early model trigger guards were squared and later models were rounded. Grips are varnished walnut. Colt manufactured more than 215,000 in Hartford and 42,000 in London between 1850 and 1873.