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1851 Manton & Co. Calcutta Colt Navy Brevette Revolver Engraved Presentation Grade High Condition English Pistol Guns International #: 100970294 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Handguns - English Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 217 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced dealers of fine antique arms, with over 30 years of collecting. We also specialize in a vast array of collectibles, including western memorabilia, antique cars & automobilia, Revolutionary & Civil War relics, early Bowie & folding knives, and period nautical artifacts. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Extremely Rare & Outstanding Presentation Grade Nicholas Gilon M1851 Colt Navy Percussion Brevette Revolver of Army Caliber Manufactured for Manton & Co. Calcutta, Factory Engraved with Case & Accessories, .44 Cal, mfg. ca. 1860's. Pictures do not do this gun justice! From the collection of noted outdoors author Bob Simpson comes this breathtaking 100% original and untouched presentation grade revolver. This is by far the finest Colt Brevette we have ever encountered. Nicholas Gilon was a quality Belgian gun maker who was among the very first licensed to manufacture Colt style revolvers under Colt's patent with royalties paid to Colt from the sale of each gun. In later years after the licensing through Colt had expired, Gilon continued to make Colt revolvers and was subsequently accused of counterfeiting. This particular revolver was made to order by Gilon for retail through Joseph Manton's Calcutta, India based shop. Manton was of course one of the premier English gun makers of the time who had established a supplementary shop in India to supply the abundant English population within the region. The gun was most assuredly intended for an English officer or Indian royalty. The style of the gun is generally patterned after an 1851 Colt Navy however it is of the larger Army .44 caliber. Additional unique features include an elongated grip and lack of recoil shields. The barrel measures 7 7/8" long and features a small brass cone front sight with a deeply chamfered muzzle. The top flat is inscribed "COLT PATENT / COLT'S PATENT MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR MANTON & Co. CALCUTTA". The two mentions of "COLT" have been intentionally defaced, perhaps done after Colt's licensing with Gilon had expired. Overall the pistol retains an astonishing 95% original bright high polish blue finish showing only slight toning and minimal signs of handling. The screws, rammer, trigger, cylinder pin, and face of the cylinder are "in the white" and retain their original luster. The English style scroll engraving is crisp throughout. The English Walnut grips are nicely figured and retain 95%+ original varnish with no cracks or chips. There is a very small English proof visible on the left side of the barrel just ahead of the cylinder, and Gilon's mark "N / GILON" stamped on the face of the cylinder. The action is crisp and functions like new. All nipples are perfectly clean originals. Perfect bore with bright and shiny, deep rifling front to back. I can't even say for sure if it has ever even been fired! If so it was only shot a few times, properly cleaned, and put away. The condition of this gun is just outstanding top to bottom. It's amazing to think a gun like this could survive 150 years and look this good! Also included is a nicely made contemporary velvet lined wood case which is fitted to this revolver. Within the case there is a powder flask which appears to be authentic, an original G. & J.W. Hawksley oiler, French Alcan percussion caps, and a reproduction brass container. This is an exceedingly rare, high condition deluxe revolver that will be a highlight among the most sophisticated of collections. No FFL required on pre-1899 firearms or contemporary muzzleloaders. No sales of modern firearms or antique arms that may potentially fire modern ammunition to the state of California, Washington D. C. or any of the five counties of New York City. Any handgun, including antiques, that are shipped to the state of New Jersey must be shipped to an FFL holder. No sales of Ivory to the states of New York, New Jersey or California. No sales of Bear parts to the states of Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. No international sales of Ivory or animal parts whatsoever. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). Non-firing items may be purchased through PayPal. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. We primarily ship USPS unless restrictions deem UPS necessary. FFL is required on all firearms manufactured after 1898 (mfg. 1899-present). C&R is acceptable for any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago from the current date. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antiques only. Any firearms occasionally sold through Gun from our personal collection that do require an FFL or C&R are shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. International orders are allowed for antique muzzleloaders and arms that fire obsolete ammunition only, no modern firearms or antique firearms that can potentially fire modern ammunition will be shipped outside of the United States. All prices are in American U.S. dollars. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).   SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Nicholas Gilon / Colt's Patent Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 6849 Caliber Info: 44 Condition: 95%+ Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 7 7/8 Finish: High Polish Blue/White Manufacture Date: 1860's Engraving: Factory Engraved Case: Yes