RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 173274. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, scarce dovetail front sight and “Saml Colt” engraved address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in a pillow-shape. Cyl is unfluted with 5-chambers and stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all 5 safety pins prominent and serviceable. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a smooth 1-pc “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Revolver is engraved in Mr. Young’s deluxe patterns with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on the frame that has two scrolls terminating in flower blossom. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and top side flats of the bbl with a scroll on the left side terminating in Mr. Young’s dog’s head and two scrolls on the right side that terminate in flower blossoms. Matching patterns are also on the rammer pivot. Matching patterns are also on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern at the top and sunbursts on sides of the backstrap shoulders. Hammer is typically engraved with wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & spur. Grip is constructed with two slabs of ivory attached to an ivory spacer. Accompanied by an orig fluted lid, blue velvet lined mahogany casing that has the rare contoured divider in the bottom and is compartmented for the revolver, a single-sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle & stars flask, a brass “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball mold without sprue cutter, a packet of 5 Colt’s Cartridge Work’s combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. There were over 330,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1850-1873, only a few of which were engraved and extremely few were cased, especially with the early style fluted lid case. This revolver was built in 1860 just at the onset of the Civil War where it almost certainly would have seen service. These revolvers were very popular on the American frontier, then through the Civil War and later back to the American frontier and literally around the world. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: C. W. Slagle; The Esteemed Collection of Steve Ardia. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 65-70% thinning orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina showing light edge wear. Frame retains about 50-60% dark case colors and the hammer dark case colors. Cyl retains 25-30% thin blue around the rear shoulders with the balance a light plummy patina and shows about 95% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a dark mustard patina. Grip has one tiny chip on the front edge and shows a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks and a repaired crack in the lid and a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and shows and old restored finish. Interior is strong & bright inside the lid, lightly faded in the bottom with light to moderate soil and slightly loose partition. Flask has one small dent and shows about 65-70% dark orig finish. Mold is lightly to moderately battered on the outside with good cavities and a dark mustard patina. Cartridge packet is extremely fine, cap tin is fine. 49631-8 JR25 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2117

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2117	$12,075.00	RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 173274. Cal. 31. Blue and color case hardened with 5″ oct bbl, scarce dovetail front sight and “Saml Colt” engraved address. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT” engraved in a pillow-shape. Cyl is unfluted with 5-chambers and stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with all 5 safety pins prominent and serviceable. The brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a smooth 1-pc “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip with last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Revolver is engraved in Mr. Young’s deluxe patterns with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on the frame that has two scrolls terminating in flower blossom. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug and top side flats of the bbl with a scroll on the left side terminating in Mr. Young’s dog’s head and two scrolls on the right side that terminate in flower blossoms. Matching patterns are also on the rammer pivot. Matching patterns are also on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard with Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern at the top and sunbursts on sides of the backstrap shoulders. Hammer is typically engraved with wolf’s head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge & spur. Grip is constructed with two slabs of ivory attached to an ivory spacer. Accompanied by an orig fluted lid, blue velvet lined mahogany casing that has the rare contoured divider in the bottom and is compartmented for the revolver, a single-sided “COLTS PATENT” eagle & stars flask, a brass “COLTS PATENT” bullet & ball mold without sprue cutter, a packet of 5 Colt’s Cartridge Work’s combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. There were over 330,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1850-1873, only a few of which were engraved and extremely few were cased, especially with the early style fluted lid case. This revolver was built in 1860 just at the onset of the Civil War where it almost certainly would have seen service. These revolvers were very popular on the American frontier, then through the Civil War and later back to the American frontier and literally around the world. They are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: C. W. Slagle; The Esteemed Collection of Steve Ardia. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including rammer, wedge, cyl and grip. Bbl retains 65-70% thinning orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina showing light edge wear. Frame retains about 50-60% dark case colors and the hammer dark case colors. Cyl retains 25-30% thin blue around the rear shoulders with the balance a light plummy patina and shows about 95% stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a dark mustard patina. Grip has one tiny chip on the front edge and shows a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks and a repaired crack in the lid and a grain check in the bottom, otherwise is sound with nicks & scratches and shows and old restored finish. Interior is strong & bright inside the lid, lightly faded in the bottom with light to moderate soil and slightly loose partition. Flask has one small dent and shows about 65-70% dark orig finish. Mold is lightly to moderately battered on the outside with good cavities and a dark mustard patina. Cartridge packet is extremely fine, cap tin is fine. 49631-8 JR25 IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2117 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.