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Colt, Rare 1851 Navy Upper Canada Pistol
Estimate:
CA$6,000 - CA$8,000
Sold
CA$24,000
Live Auction
Firearms, Sporting & Canadiana
Category
Description
American. Issued to Canadian Upper Canada (Ontario) Volunteer Militia. In 1855 Canada purchased 800 model 1851 navies. Approximately 600 were sent to Upper Canada and 200 to Lower Canada (Quebec). These guns were all purchased from Colt’s London Factory and are marked with Colts London barrel address. They were all marked on the butt, usually on the left side with U-C for Upper Canada, along with a letter identifying the company and an issue number. This gun shows "A" troop (1st Frontenac Troup) and issue number 13. This gun serial #29062 made up part of the shipments to Ontario. . All matching serial numbers. Frame has dull but visible case colour in protected areas. Balance of gun is brown patina. The action is tight and working well. London barrel address is clear and sharp. One piece wood grips are nicely marked with approx 80% varnish. Barrel address nice and sharp. Don and Joyce Blyth collection. CODE:FIREA