COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 310916. Blue & case colored with 4″ oct bbl, cone front sight and “New-York US America” without dashes bbl address. It has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene and brass grip frame with 1-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except the rammer lever which is properly unnumbered. The bbl retains 96-97% glossy bright blue with some scattered light surface etching and light hammer marks by the wedge slot. The muzzle retains about 70% bright original polish. The rammer and lever retain most of their original case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas. The frame retains most of its original case colors, a little dark on the recoil shields, bright on the sides and hammer. The trigger guard and back strap retain traces of original silver, retaining a dark mustard patina. The grips have chipped toes with some lost finish around the frame from oxidation. The cylinder retains about 90% strong original blue and about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. There are some light nicks on the front edge and a light drag line. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. Please note that the next lot is just 16 serial numbers higher than this one. 4-53565 JR885 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1301	$2,990.00	COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 310916. Blue & case colored with 4″ oct bbl, cone front sight and “New-York US America” without dashes bbl address. It has 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene and brass grip frame with 1-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except the rammer lever which is properly unnumbered. The bbl retains 96-97% glossy bright blue with some scattered light surface etching and light hammer marks by the wedge slot. The muzzle retains about 70% bright original polish. The rammer and lever retain most of their original case colors, brilliant in the sheltered areas. The frame retains most of its original case colors, a little dark on the recoil shields, bright on the sides and hammer. The trigger guard and back strap retain traces of original silver, retaining a dark mustard patina. The grips have chipped toes with some lost finish around the frame from oxidation. The cylinder retains about 90% strong original blue and about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. There are some light nicks on the front edge and a light drag line. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with a few spots of light pitting. Please note that the next lot is just 16 serial numbers higher than this one. 4-53565 JR885 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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