CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 214296. Usual configuration with 4” oct bbl, 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address without dashes or serifs. It has 6-shot cyl, nickel plated, brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap is crudely hand inscribed with what appears to be “John H Dockstader Co B 153 Re” and the buttstrap is inscribed with what appears to be “JHD —-“. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing for this size pocket revolver, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single sided “Colt’s patent” brass flask, a 2-cavity iron Colt’s patent mold, a small Hicks cap tin and an open compartment with six lead balls. Also accompanied by a large folder of historical research conducted by “The Horse Soldier Research Service”. It indicates that Dockstader mustered into Company B 153rd New York Infantry as a Private on Oct. 17, 1862 and was mustered out at Savannah, Georgia Oct. 2, 1865. He apparently had been promoted to Sargent and then 2nd Lieutenant during his term of service. His unit participated in several battles, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley and numerous smaller skirmishes. He was injured jumping from a wagon while in Louisiana for which he was granted a small pension. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains traces of blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a smooth, medium brown patina. Cyl & frame have the same matching patina. Cyl retains about 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene with some fine pitting on the face. Hammer retains traces of case colors with some pitting around the nose. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 30% orig nickel plating. Grip is fine showing light edge wear and retains 93-95% strong orig varnish with some battering on one side of the bottom and correspondingly on the buttstrap. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a spot or two of pitting. Case is fine with a crack in bottom, a loose corner and faded edges with very faded interior and reattached partitions. Flask is somewhat battered on back side with a few light dents on front. Mold is a dark patina with moderate pitting. 4-30880 JR149 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	189	$3,450.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 214296. Usual configuration with 4” oct bbl, 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address without dashes or serifs. It has 6-shot cyl, nickel plated, brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Backstrap is crudely hand inscribed with what appears to be “John H Dockstader Co B 153 Re” and the buttstrap is inscribed with what appears to be “JHD —-“. Accompanied by an orig Colt casing for this size pocket revolver, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a single sided “Colt’s patent” brass flask, a 2-cavity iron Colt’s patent mold, a small Hicks cap tin and an open compartment with six lead balls. Also accompanied by a large folder of historical research conducted by “The Horse Soldier Research Service”. It indicates that Dockstader mustered into Company B 153rd New York Infantry as a Private on Oct. 17, 1862 and was mustered out at Savannah, Georgia Oct. 2, 1865. He apparently had been promoted to Sargent and then 2nd Lieutenant during his term of service. His unit participated in several battles, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley and numerous smaller skirmishes. He was injured jumping from a wagon while in Louisiana for which he was granted a small pension. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. Bbl retains traces of blue in the very sheltered areas with the balance a smooth, medium brown patina. Cyl & frame have the same matching patina. Cyl retains about 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene with some fine pitting on the face. Hammer retains traces of case colors with some pitting around the nose. Triggerguard & backstrap retain about 30% orig nickel plating. Grip is fine showing light edge wear and retains 93-95% strong orig varnish with some battering on one side of the bottom and correspondingly on the buttstrap. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a spot or two of pitting. Case is fine with a crack in bottom, a loose corner and faded edges with very faded interior and reattached partitions. Flask is somewhat battered on back side with a few light dents on front. Mold is a dark patina with moderate pitting. 4-30880 JR149 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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