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1285
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$1,438.00
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COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 3364. Cal. 31. Scarce London pocket with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight, 2-line London address with serifs and 5-shot cylinder, all with British proofs. It has “COLTS PATENT” on left side of frame with iron trigger guard & back strap and 1-pc varnished walnut grip. CONDITION: About very good, all matching including wedge. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled medium silver/brown patina with some scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Cylinder retains about 80-85% stagecoach holdup scene and all five safety pins are serviceable. Frame & trigger guard retain traces of orig finish being mostly a silver/gray patina. Grip is sound showing edge wear with scattered nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-31756 JR139 (1,500-2,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |