SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 52868. Usual configuration with 5” oct bbl, silver-plated grip frame and 1-pc walnut grips with 5-shot cylinder. It is elaborately engraved with engraved bbl address on the bbl and “Colt’s Patent” in a riband on the frame. The frame is full coverage engraved with very well executed foliate arabesque patterns that extend up over the recoil shield. The sides of the bbl lug, and topside flats are matching engraved, as is the rammer pivot. The hammer is full coverage engraved with modified Young style dog’s heads on each side. The back strap has the typical fan at the top where it meets the frame with foliate patterns down the back strap and across the butt. The trigger guard is matching engraved on the bottom with a wavy border pattern around the edges of the flat and there are light patterns around the serial number, on the frame and bbl lug. The ends of the wedge are also engraved. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the cylinder which is numbered “43121”. Bbl retains about 75% original blue, thin on the top with light surface rust and fine pitting, strong and bright in the sheltered areas. Frame and hammer retain an even dark patina that may reveal case colors with a good cleaning. Grip frame retains about 90% original silver with some pimpling on the front strap and light edge wear. Grips are fine and retain about 90% original varnish with some crackling. Cylinder is mostly a gray patina with light to moderate pitting in spots and retains 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene and traces of old nickel plating. Handspring is broken otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-53130 JR566 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	596	$4,600.00	SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 52868. Usual configuration with 5” oct bbl, silver-plated grip frame and 1-pc walnut grips with 5-shot cylinder. It is elaborately engraved with engraved bbl address on the bbl and “Colt’s Patent” in a riband on the frame. The frame is full coverage engraved with very well executed foliate arabesque patterns that extend up over the recoil shield. The sides of the bbl lug, and topside flats are matching engraved, as is the rammer pivot. The hammer is full coverage engraved with modified Young style dog’s heads on each side. The back strap has the typical fan at the top where it meets the frame with foliate patterns down the back strap and across the butt. The trigger guard is matching engraved on the bottom with a wavy border pattern around the edges of the flat and there are light patterns around the serial number, on the frame and bbl lug. The ends of the wedge are also engraved. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the cylinder which is numbered “43121”. Bbl retains about 75% original blue, thin on the top with light surface rust and fine pitting, strong and bright in the sheltered areas. Frame and hammer retain an even dark patina that may reveal case colors with a good cleaning. Grip frame retains about 90% original silver with some pimpling on the front strap and light edge wear. Grips are fine and retain about 90% original varnish with some crackling. Cylinder is mostly a gray patina with light to moderate pitting in spots and retains 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene and traces of old nickel plating. Handspring is broken otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. 4-53130 JR566 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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