CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 49 POCKET REVOLVER.

CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 49 POCKET REVOLVER. CAL. 31. Beautiful, factory engraved pocket Colt in the style of Gustav Young with full frame coverage arabesque patterns mixed in over the bbl lug and up the side flats and on to the loading lever. The hammer is also engraved with an arrow at the sight notch and wolves heads on other side. The grip frame is likewise engraved with a small shield on the trigger bow and back strap with full coverage gold wash. The grips are highly figured 1-pc walnut. Accompanied by an orig. purple velvet lined compartmented case containing a brass bullet mold, small eagle flask, Eley’s cap box and packet of skin cartridges. SN 20415 CONDITION: Very good The bbl.retains 30-45% orig. bright blue, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a light patina. The cylinder retains about 80% of a stagecoach hold up scene and is a gray metal color. The frame and hammer are mostly a gray metal color. The trigger guard retains about 95% of its orig. gold wash. The back strap retains 40-50% mostly in the engraving. The front trigger guard screw appears to be a replacement and is filed down without engraving. The grips have a small hairline on both sides and retain a fine hand-rubbed patina. The case appears new and likely did not originate with this revolver. The mold and flask are well patinated with a small dent in the flask. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-45495 Z297 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

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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	751	$6,325.00	CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 49 POCKET REVOLVER. CAL. 31. Beautiful, factory engraved pocket Colt in the style of Gustav Young with full frame coverage arabesque patterns mixed in over the bbl lug and up the side flats and on to the loading lever. The hammer is also engraved with an arrow at the sight notch and wolves heads on other side. The grip frame is likewise engraved with a small shield on the trigger bow and back strap with full coverage gold wash. The grips are highly figured 1-pc walnut. Accompanied by an orig. purple velvet lined compartmented case containing a brass bullet mold, small eagle flask, Eley’s cap box and packet of skin cartridges. SN 20415 CONDITION: Very good The bbl.retains 30-45% orig. bright blue, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a light patina. The cylinder retains about 80% of a stagecoach hold up scene and is a gray metal color. The frame and hammer are mostly a gray metal color. The trigger guard retains about 95% of its orig. gold wash. The back strap retains 40-50% mostly in the engraving. The front trigger guard screw appears to be a replacement and is filed down without engraving. The grips have a small hairline on both sides and retain a fine hand-rubbed patina. The case appears new and likely did not originate with this revolver. The mold and flask are well patinated with a small dent in the flask. Strong, bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-45495 Z297 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 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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