CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 112593. Cal. 31. Usual configuration for this 1856 made pocket model with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line NY address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. Casing contains “COLTS PATENT” marked eagle flask, “COLTS PATENT” marked bullet mold and an L-shaped Colt pistol tool along with some .31 cal balls. This casing is brass-bound mahogany with brass presentation plate that was never filled out. Interior of box is lined with very faded brown or red velvet which is now mostly tan to yellow. The flask mold and tool are all in very fine condition. The gun is very good with good markings and stagecoach hold-up at cyl. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good retaining only slight traces of finish in protected areas. Metal surfaces are mostly gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl possibly has old refinish. Etched scene on cyl is 70-80% discernible. All SN’s match with exception of wedge which is an old replacement without spring or SN. Wedge screw and bbl housing screw appear replaced. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 70% of their silver-plate though bubbling in areas. Gun functions well. Flask has several large dents on reverse, obverse retains about 50% original varnish. Bullet mold is fine overall, mostly bright with scattered areas of pitting and staining. Small letter “w” is stamped below patent. Accompanying key does not operate case. 4-44267 JS28 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2145	$2,990.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 112593. Cal. 31. Usual configuration for this 1856 made pocket model with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line NY address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. Casing contains “COLTS PATENT” marked eagle flask, “COLTS PATENT” marked bullet mold and an L-shaped Colt pistol tool along with some .31 cal balls. This casing is brass-bound mahogany with brass presentation plate that was never filled out. Interior of box is lined with very faded brown or red velvet which is now mostly tan to yellow. The flask mold and tool are all in very fine condition. The gun is very good with good markings and stagecoach hold-up at cyl. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good retaining only slight traces of finish in protected areas. Metal surfaces are mostly gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl possibly has old refinish. Etched scene on cyl is 70-80% discernible. All SN’s match with exception of wedge which is an old replacement without spring or SN. Wedge screw and bbl housing screw appear replaced. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 70% of their silver-plate though bubbling in areas. Gun functions well. Flask has several large dents on reverse, obverse retains about 50% original varnish. Bullet mold is fine overall, mostly bright with scattered areas of pitting and staining. Small letter “w” is stamped below patent. Accompanying key does not operate case. 4-44267 JS28 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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