RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 143754. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line NY City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. It is fitted with silver-plated small trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is 5 shots with rolled stagecoach holdup scene. There is no precise figure on the number of these little revolvers that were produced in the period 1850-1860 but they are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl, frame, cyl and hammer retain a smooth gray-brown patina, somewhat mottled on the frame and cyl. Cyl retains 80-90% stagecoach holdup scene with all five safety pins serviceable. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 40-50% silver-plating with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with usual nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-36576 JR309 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2301	$2,587.50	RARE COLT MODEL 1849 WELLS FARGO POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 143754. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line NY City address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT”. It is fitted with silver-plated small trigger guard and backstrap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with the last four digits of the SN in the backstrap channel. Cyl is 5 shots with rolled stagecoach holdup scene. There is no precise figure on the number of these little revolvers that were produced in the period 1850-1860 but they are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl, frame, cyl and hammer retain a smooth gray-brown patina, somewhat mottled on the frame and cyl. Cyl retains 80-90% stagecoach holdup scene with all five safety pins serviceable. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 40-50% silver-plating with the balance a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing moderate wear with usual nicks and scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-36576 JR309 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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