CASED LONDON COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED LONDON COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 820. Cal. 31. This is a very fine near new cased pocket model with the most desirable 6″ bbl. This gun was made in the first year of London production of this model in 1853. This gun is of the usual configuration with a brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the left side of bbl lug and cyl have British proofs. Cyl has stagecoach holdup scene. Silver-plated large loop trigger guard and backstrap contain 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an English-style mahogany casing with blue velvet lining and paper label with directions for loading pasted in lid. Case is compartmented in typical English style and contains a fine Dixson flask marked “COLTS POCKET FLASK”. This flask is in wonderful condition retaining most of its original red laquer. A two-cavity bullet mold marked “COLTS PATENT” retains most of its original blue finish as does the L-shaped gun tool. A large japanned tin is marked with green paper label “ELEY BROS.” and “COLTS PATENT”. This tin contains caps, patches and loose .31 Cal balls. This is a beautiful, all original London-cased Colt with all of its accessories including 10-1/2″ cleaning rod with blued steel finial end. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ original bright blue finish with some scattered small scratches and abrasions. Cyl retains about 60%+ original bright blue finish with complete and easily discerned stagecoach holdup scene. Loading assembly retains 30-40% bright case colors with remainder muted color. Frame and hammer retain 60-80% case color with remainder muted color. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 20-30% of their bright blue finish with remainder gray and silver colored with scattered staining. Gun is functionally and mechanically fine. Stocks retain 95%+ original varnish. Cleaning tool retains 50-60% original bright blue on steel handle end. Bullet mold retains about 80% blue finish though numerous nicks and dents are present where mold apparently was used as tack hammer. Eley tin retains most of its original japanning and paper label is very good with several small scuffs that have removed bits of paper as seen in photos. The Dixson bag flask retains 90%+ of its original brown finish with areas of staining with numerous small scratches and dents. Case overall is sound with typical expected storage scrapes, scratches and abrasions. Case closes with a small gap. Internal paper label is complete and intact with areas of staining as can be seen in photos. Velvet lining in case is very good overall. Velvet-covered wooden compartment cover which is retained by brass finial is not perfectly fit in case and may be later addition due to poor fit and different texture of cloth. Most cases of this type we encounter lack this particular compartment cover and were probably never made with them. 4-44260 JS30 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2115	$10,925.00	CASED LONDON COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 820. Cal. 31. This is a very fine near new cased pocket model with the most desirable 6″ bbl. This gun was made in the first year of London production of this model in 1853. This gun is of the usual configuration with a brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the left side of bbl lug and cyl have British proofs. Cyl has stagecoach holdup scene. Silver-plated large loop trigger guard and backstrap contain 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an English-style mahogany casing with blue velvet lining and paper label with directions for loading pasted in lid. Case is compartmented in typical English style and contains a fine Dixson flask marked “COLTS POCKET FLASK”. This flask is in wonderful condition retaining most of its original red laquer. A two-cavity bullet mold marked “COLTS PATENT” retains most of its original blue finish as does the L-shaped gun tool. A large japanned tin is marked with green paper label “ELEY BROS.” and “COLTS PATENT”. This tin contains caps, patches and loose .31 Cal balls. This is a beautiful, all original London-cased Colt with all of its accessories including 10-1/2″ cleaning rod with blued steel finial end. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ original bright blue finish with some scattered small scratches and abrasions. Cyl retains about 60%+ original bright blue finish with complete and easily discerned stagecoach holdup scene. Loading assembly retains 30-40% bright case colors with remainder muted color. Frame and hammer retain 60-80% case color with remainder muted color. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 20-30% of their bright blue finish with remainder gray and silver colored with scattered staining. Gun is functionally and mechanically fine. Stocks retain 95%+ original varnish. Cleaning tool retains 50-60% original bright blue on steel handle end. Bullet mold retains about 80% blue finish though numerous nicks and dents are present where mold apparently was used as tack hammer. Eley tin retains most of its original japanning and paper label is very good with several small scuffs that have removed bits of paper as seen in photos. The Dixson bag flask retains 90%+ of its original brown finish with areas of staining with numerous small scratches and dents. Case overall is sound with typical expected storage scrapes, scratches and abrasions. Case closes with a small gap. Internal paper label is complete and intact with areas of staining as can be seen in photos. Velvet lining in case is very good overall. Velvet-covered wooden compartment cover which is retained by brass finial is not perfectly fit in case and may be later addition due to poor fit and different texture of cloth. Most cases of this type we encounter lack this particular compartment cover and were probably never made with them. 4-44260 JS30 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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