CIVIL WAR PRESENTED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 20810. Cal. 31. This is an interesting gun with 5″ oct bbl with the appropriate 2-line NY address for 1851 manufacture. It is interesting that this 10 yr. old gun was presented during the Civil War in 1861. Presentation reads “To Henry Hutchison by Phoenix Fire Co No 5 May 13, 1861”. We are not sure what the history is, there are two Henry Hutchison’s, both enlisted men, found in our database, both enlisting in April of 1861; one in the 1st Michigan Infantry and the other in 4th Pennsylvania Infantry. Further research needs to be done on this fine, contemporary, inscribed gun. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with all SN’s matching with exception of wedge which appears to be a contemporary replacement. The loading arm pivot screw is replaced as is the plunger which also appears to be a contemporary replacement to continue use of the gun. There is a hole drilled through the stocks about 1″ from the butt for probable use of a lanyard cord. Gun mechanically will cock but will not turn cyl. Metal overall is gray, stained, pitted and rusted. Cyl scene is only slightly visible. 4-44264 JS106 (2,000-3,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2143	$2,760.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. SN 20810. Cal. 31. This is an interesting gun with 5″ oct bbl with the appropriate 2-line NY address for 1851 manufacture. It is interesting that this 10 yr. old gun was presented during the Civil War in 1861. Presentation reads “To Henry Hutchison by Phoenix Fire Co No 5 May 13, 1861”. We are not sure what the history is, there are two Henry Hutchison’s, both enlisted men, found in our database, both enlisting in April of 1861; one in the 1st Michigan Infantry and the other in 4th Pennsylvania Infantry. Further research needs to be done on this fine, contemporary, inscribed gun. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with all SN’s matching with exception of wedge which appears to be a contemporary replacement. The loading arm pivot screw is replaced as is the plunger which also appears to be a contemporary replacement to continue use of the gun. There is a hole drilled through the stocks about 1″ from the butt for probable use of a lanyard cord. Gun mechanically will cock but will not turn cyl. Metal overall is gray, stained, pitted and rusted. Cyl scene is only slightly visible. 4-44264 JS106 (2,000-3,000) 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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