RARE FIRST MODEL BACON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE FIRST MODEL BACON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1. Cal. 31. Rare first revolver produced in the first model with 4″ unmarked oct bbl, brass pin front sight and ball type rammer latch. It has 5-shot cylinder with 5-panel etched cylinder scene of various animals & scenes. Frame & trigger guard are all steel with very nicely engraved intertwined foliate & floral designs. Fitted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder number is not visible and grips are unnumbered. Cylinder retains 60-70% orig scenes in the five panels. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue with dark case colors on rammer pivot. Frame, trigger guard & back strap are a cleaned gray metal color. Screws are battered. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retain about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-31886 JR395 (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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1314	$3,162.00	RARE FIRST MODEL BACON POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1. Cal. 31. Rare first revolver produced in the first model with 4″ unmarked oct bbl, brass pin front sight and ball type rammer latch. It has 5-shot cylinder with 5-panel etched cylinder scene of various animals & scenes. Frame & trigger guard are all steel with very nicely engraved intertwined foliate & floral designs. Fitted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder number is not visible and grips are unnumbered. Cylinder retains 60-70% orig scenes in the five panels. Bbl retains 60-70% thin orig blue with dark case colors on rammer pivot. Frame, trigger guard & back strap are a cleaned gray metal color. Screws are battered. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear and retain about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-31886 JR395 (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.

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