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3163
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CASED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 96117. Cal. 31. Standard Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver is in standard configuration of other noted models with 4″ oct bbl with 2-line New York address with brackets. Smooth, 5-shot cylinder with well defined stagecoach holdup scene and small “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame. The accompanying casing displays gun nicely with an eagle and stars pistol flask and “COLT PATENT” bullet mold. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. All matching and all orig. Gun is grey overall with scattered staining and pitting, fairly sharp edges and good discernible markings. Cylinder retains discernible rolled stagecoach cylinder scene which is about 90% present with scattered light pitting, but matching color to remainder of gun. Brass trigger guard and backstrap retain 10-20% orig silver plating. Stocks are sound, well fit, retaining about 30% orig varnish with scuffs and heavy edge wear. Gun functions well with good discernible rifling in bore. Eagle flask retains about 30-40%, varnish on obverse around eagle and stars with the remainder dark, dirty with mustard colored patina. “COLT PATENT” bullet mold is mostly brown/grey overall with no finish, properly marked “31PTK”. Accompanying caps and loose balls are very good. Casing is sound with faded, soiled and stained blue velvet lining and partitions. 49432-53 JS (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3163


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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