RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED LONDON COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2850. Cal. 31. This is a very scarce and beautifully engraved Colt Model 1849 London Colt in fine matching condition with a scarce English bird’s eye maple Colt casing. This revolver conforms to other Pocket Models made in 1854 with 2-line London address with 5″ bbl with small English proofs on bbl lug and each chamber. The gun is profusely engraved with fine English style scrolls for almost full coverage on this gun. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap hold a beautiful burled walnut grip that retains most of its orig varnish. The casing holds a near new Dixon bag flask with virtually all of its orig varnish,a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold, L-shaped gun tool, wood tipped cleaning rod, orig pack of caps with Eley Brothers paper label and numerous loose shot in the covered compartment. CONDITION: This gun is fine overall, all matching with strong traces of finish in protected areas, especially on bottom of bbl. Case colors are also found in protected areas facing bbl on loading arm. Cylinder retains 5 safety pins with discernible finish and grey/white overall but markings are crisp and well discerned though “C” in “COLTS PATENT” was only partially stamped and worn. Cylinder scene of stagecoach holdup is mostly discernible with good highlights, with some staining and light pinprick pitting. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 60% of their orig silver plate and engraving is crisp with some pitting on rear of backstrap. Stocks are well fit retaining most of their orig varnish with edge wear and were not removed as they appear orig to this revolver. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore. Maple casing is sound with good orig varnish with a blank brass plaque on top and ebony keyhole escutcheon. Red velvet lining shows light fading, light soiling and wear. L-shaped tool and bullet mold are average good condition with smooth surfaces with traces of thin finish being overall dark grey. Flask is extremely fine retaining about 98% of its bright red lacquer and fairly bright brass top with some streaking and fire blued spring. Cap tin is missing portion of its paper label with 2 or 3 letters missing in text. Paper label for loading is in good condition with some soiling and inked addition of London gun maker and address. 49183-9 JS (5,000-12,500) – Lot 3159

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3159	$8,050.00	RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED LONDON COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2850. Cal. 31. This is a very scarce and beautifully engraved Colt Model 1849 London Colt in fine matching condition with a scarce English bird’s eye maple Colt casing. This revolver conforms to other Pocket Models made in 1854 with 2-line London address with 5″ bbl with small English proofs on bbl lug and each chamber. The gun is profusely engraved with fine English style scrolls for almost full coverage on this gun. The silver plated trigger guard and backstrap hold a beautiful burled walnut grip that retains most of its orig varnish. The casing holds a near new Dixon bag flask with virtually all of its orig varnish,a 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” bullet mold, L-shaped gun tool, wood tipped cleaning rod, orig pack of caps with Eley Brothers paper label and numerous loose shot in the covered compartment. CONDITION: This gun is fine overall, all matching with strong traces of finish in protected areas, especially on bottom of bbl. Case colors are also found in protected areas facing bbl on loading arm. Cylinder retains 5 safety pins with discernible finish and grey/white overall but markings are crisp and well discerned though “C” in “COLTS PATENT” was only partially stamped and worn. Cylinder scene of stagecoach holdup is mostly discernible with good highlights, with some staining and light pinprick pitting. Backstrap & trigger guard retain about 60% of their orig silver plate and engraving is crisp with some pitting on rear of backstrap. Stocks are well fit retaining most of their orig varnish with edge wear and were not removed as they appear orig to this revolver. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp well defined bore. Maple casing is sound with good orig varnish with a blank brass plaque on top and ebony keyhole escutcheon. Red velvet lining shows light fading, light soiling and wear. L-shaped tool and bullet mold are average good condition with smooth surfaces with traces of thin finish being overall dark grey. Flask is extremely fine retaining about 98% of its bright red lacquer and fairly bright brass top with some streaking and fire blued spring. Cap tin is missing portion of its paper label with 2 or 3 letters missing in text. Paper label for loading is in good condition with some soiling and inked addition of London gun maker and address. 49183-9 JS (5,000-12,500) – Lot 3159 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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 AND ENGRAVED LONDON COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.