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Two points to add.............The 51 Navy;s made for the Navy had Steel BS and TG.After the London factory closed, Revolvers made in USA and sent to England had a "L" with the serial number.Jim
Essentially 1851, 1849s, and I think Dragoons. This is a beautiful London 1849https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/57/3330/exceptional-factory-cased-colt-london-model-1849-pocket-revolverEarly Londons had brass trigger guards but brass was considered cheap in EnglandInterestingly high grade London models usually had figured walnut grips and not ivoryColt had a great reception at the 1851 exhibition and opened a factory shortly after