OUTSTANDING COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.

SN 321505. Cal. .31. 4″ bbl with single line New York address. Traditional 5-shot cyl with stagecoach cyl scene with case colored frame, hammer and lever and silver-washed backstrap and trigger guard. Varnished walnut grips. Housed in its correct Colt casing with the appropriate Pocket Model flask with eagle motif surrounded with 13 stars. Also, accompanied by its blue finish iron dual cavity “Colt’s Patent” marked bullet mold and Colt takedown tool. A small grouping of round balls and conical projectiles as well as a period UMC cap can. All reside in this appropriately purple lined case. The 1849 Pocket Model was by far one of the most popular and treasured Colt percussion revolvers. Mfg well into the early 1870s. These guns were prolifically used by civilians and soldiers alike throughout wars and westward expansion. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Retaining most all of its deep factory blue finish on bbl and wedge. 100% cyl scene remains with approx 20% blue finish having flaked from age and/or storage in its protective case. All 5 safety pins remain intact; with one being very slightly battered. Case colors on frame and loading lever are vivid and bright with only the slightest amount of case color loss on sides of hammer spur. Factory varnished walnut grips are exceptionally fine with a minor abrasion on right hand side and several very small bruises on left bottom of grip. All screw heads remain fine and intact with only slight finish loss at very tops. Bore is very good with slight evidence of corrosion, however muzzle and forcing cone remain bright. Silver finish remains in the more protected areas of the trigger guard, however backstrap has only traces of silver in the most protected of areas. After close examination all numbers, including wedge were found to be matching. Mechanics are fine and crisp. The Colt case is very good overall with most all velvet lining being intact with only slight staining at contact areas of muzzle and cyl. Locking mechanism is loose, however complete and could be reattached at any time. Flask is excellent retaining virtually all of its finish. Mold is very fine retaining approx 40% of its finish balance fading to a mellow patina. Takedown tool is in similar condition with slight fading, however is very fine. Case is complete with locking key. Exterior of case is very good with a very small shrinkage crack on top of lid, but however does not detract from its beauty. This is an exceptionally fine example that is beautifully cased and would be a wonderful addition to any collector of Colt firearms. 53073-18 TDW (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1398

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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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	1398	$0.00	OUTSTANDING COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. SN 321505. Cal. .31. 4″ bbl with single line New York address. Traditional 5-shot cyl with stagecoach cyl scene with case colored frame, hammer and lever and silver-washed backstrap and trigger guard. Varnished walnut grips. Housed in its correct Colt casing with the appropriate Pocket Model flask with eagle motif surrounded with 13 stars. Also, accompanied by its blue finish iron dual cavity “Colt’s Patent” marked bullet mold and Colt takedown tool. A small grouping of round balls and conical projectiles as well as a period UMC cap can. All reside in this appropriately purple lined case. The 1849 Pocket Model was by far one of the most popular and treasured Colt percussion revolvers. Mfg well into the early 1870s. These guns were prolifically used by civilians and soldiers alike throughout wars and westward expansion. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Retaining most all of its deep factory blue finish on bbl and wedge. 100% cyl scene remains with approx 20% blue finish having flaked from age and/or storage in its protective case. All 5 safety pins remain intact; with one being very slightly battered. Case colors on frame and loading lever are vivid and bright with only the slightest amount of case color loss on sides of hammer spur. Factory varnished walnut grips are exceptionally fine with a minor abrasion on right hand side and several very small bruises on left bottom of grip. All screw heads remain fine and intact with only slight finish loss at very tops. Bore is very good with slight evidence of corrosion, however muzzle and forcing cone remain bright. Silver finish remains in the more protected areas of the trigger guard, however backstrap has only traces of silver in the most protected of areas. After close examination all numbers, including wedge were found to be matching. Mechanics are fine and crisp. The Colt case is very good overall with most all velvet lining being intact with only slight staining at contact areas of muzzle and cyl. Locking mechanism is loose, however complete and could be reattached at any time. Flask is excellent retaining virtually all of its finish. Mold is very fine retaining approx 40% of its finish balance fading to a mellow patina. Takedown tool is in similar condition with slight fading, however is very fine. Case is complete with locking key. Exterior of case is very good with a very small shrinkage crack on top of lid, but however does not detract from its beauty. This is an exceptionally fine example that is beautifully cased and would be a wonderful addition to any collector of Colt firearms. 53073-18 TDW (8,500-12,500) – Lot 1398 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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OUTSTANDING COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.