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Originally Posted by Atlantia
Have alook at this. Barely worth a thread I know, but a strange thing to dig up in the UK!
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Quite the contrary!!! Very much worth a thread, anything Colt!
As for appearing in the U.K. consider the several years, I think 1853 to about 1856, that Samuel Colt was in London producing his revolvers. These were popular with many British cavalry officers, and I believe there were at least a couple of these present at the famed charge at Balaklava in 1854. These would have been the .36 cal. M1851's.
I'm glad to see this posted, and would love to see some of these guns. Thank you for sharing this Gene. It is much appreciated believe me
All best regards,
Jim