VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET WITH “CROWNED MUZZLE”.

SN 332681. Cal. 31. Among the rarest Colt pocket model variants is the Crowned Muzzle. This rounding off finish is only found on a few pockets near the end of their production and is the last major improvement made in Colt’s Percussion Pistols. This gun and all other known Crown Muzzle guns were made in 1873, the last year of production. According to Jordan & Watt in their fabulous text on this subject, they only cite 13 SNs ranging from 311801 to 332663. This gun being 332681 would make 14 known specimens and this being the highest known serial number. The reasoning behind these crowned muzzles is explained on pgs 113-114 of cited text. Not only is this a great rarity, this is also an exceptional gun retaining most all of its original finish showing very little use. Like other pocket models, it conforms with blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873 and this being one of the very last made in the last year of production and this is the only crowned muzzle variant we are aware to have ever come to auction. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl and cyl retain about 80% or their original bright finish and cyl retains almost all of its rolled “stagecoach robbery” scene. Gun was not disassembled but it appears original and authentic in every regard, with matching SNs. Several of the screws still retain some of their fire blue. Case colors on frame hammer and loading assembly are mostly muted and are mostly a dark grey/silver. Stocks retain 95% plus orig varnish with a couple dings and dents and edge wear. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp well-defined rifling and bore. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong traces of silver plate but balance has patinaed to a mustard yellow color. 4-51160 JS76 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2076

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2076	$8,050.00	VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET WITH “CROWNED MUZZLE”. SN 332681. Cal. 31. Among the rarest Colt pocket model variants is the Crowned Muzzle. This rounding off finish is only found on a few pockets near the end of their production and is the last major improvement made in Colt’s Percussion Pistols. This gun and all other known Crown Muzzle guns were made in 1873, the last year of production. According to Jordan & Watt in their fabulous text on this subject, they only cite 13 SNs ranging from 311801 to 332663. This gun being 332681 would make 14 known specimens and this being the highest known serial number. The reasoning behind these crowned muzzles is explained on pgs 113-114 of cited text. Not only is this a great rarity, this is also an exceptional gun retaining most all of its original finish showing very little use. Like other pocket models, it conforms with blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York address. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cyl is 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This model was one of Colt’s most popular revolvers having received immediate acceptance with the buying public upon its introduction with approx. 325,000 being produced in the period 1850-1873 and this being one of the very last made in the last year of production and this is the only crowned muzzle variant we are aware to have ever come to auction. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl and cyl retain about 80% or their original bright finish and cyl retains almost all of its rolled “stagecoach robbery” scene. Gun was not disassembled but it appears original and authentic in every regard, with matching SNs. Several of the screws still retain some of their fire blue. Case colors on frame hammer and loading assembly are mostly muted and are mostly a dark grey/silver. Stocks retain 95% plus orig varnish with a couple dings and dents and edge wear. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp well-defined rifling and bore. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong traces of silver plate but balance has patinaed to a mustard yellow color. 4-51160 JS76 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2076 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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VERY RARE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET WITH “CROWNED MUZZLE”.