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597
$4,025.00

CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 103034. Usual configuration with 4” oct bbl, 2-line New York address with silver plated trigger guard and back strap and 1-pc walnut grips. It is accompanied by its original casing with maroon velvet lining. It contains the revolver, a fine one-sided eagle flask, brass 2-cavity mold, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, and the bottom of an Eley’s cap tin. A small area of dividers behind the trigger guard has been cut away to facilitate picking up the revolver. CONDITION: Fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains about 75-80% dull blue and the rammer pivot 75-80% case colors, bright on the right side. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Trigger guard and back strap retain about 90% silver plating and the grips 96-97% bright original varnish. Cylinder is gray metal color and retains 80-90% stagecoach holdup scene and 4 of the 5 safety pins are intact. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore and a few spots of pitting. Case is very fine with slightly warped lid, a loose corner and a crack in the bottom. Lining is faded and lightly soiled, showing wear by the hammer and front sight with the aforementioned cut in the dividers. Flask is fine as are the other accessories. 4-53094 JR585 (1,500-2,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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