FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 173657. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ bbl, brass pin front sight and scarce Hartford 2-line address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”. It has large guard silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last five digits of SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by a fine orig mahogany Colt casing, burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and a packet of Colt’s Cartridge Works combustible cartridges. This revolver was formerly in the collection of renowned author, Ben Ames Williams, (1889-1953) and was listed as Item 17 in the Jackson Arms Catalog #16 which advertises the Ben Ames Williams Collection. A copy of the catalog accompanies this lot. Also accompanying is a letter on Jackson Arms letterhead dated 1961 over the signature of E.W. Jackson wherein he explains about a Williams record sheet that is no longer with this revolver but certifies that it was from the collection of Mr. Williams. Ben Ames Williams was the author of several well-known books including Leaver Her to Heaven, House Divided, The Strange Woman, The Unconquered and All the Brothers Were Valiant. Mr. Williams was a descendant of Confederate General James Longstreet and during his lifetime amassed one of the largest Colt percussion collections of that time. PROVENANCE: Dr. Robert A. Bettis Collection; Ben Ames Williams Collection; Jackson Arms Catalog. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors with some visible colors on pivot. Frame & hammer retain mottled faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina with silver under the grip. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina and retains about 80-85% stagecoach holdup scene. All five safety pins are crisp. Grip is sound showing light wear on edges and at the heel with a few minor nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. Case is completely sound with light storage and handling nicks & scratches with some minor crazing on lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate soil in bottom with solid partitions. Accessories are fine. 4-39317 JR144 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2256	$4,887.50	FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 173657. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ bbl, brass pin front sight and scarce Hartford 2-line address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT”. It has large guard silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip with last five digits of SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by a fine orig mahogany Colt casing, burgundy velvet lined and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a blued steel “COLT’S PATENT” 2-cavity mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench/screwdriver and a packet of Colt’s Cartridge Works combustible cartridges. This revolver was formerly in the collection of renowned author, Ben Ames Williams, (1889-1953) and was listed as Item 17 in the Jackson Arms Catalog #16 which advertises the Ben Ames Williams Collection. A copy of the catalog accompanies this lot. Also accompanying is a letter on Jackson Arms letterhead dated 1961 over the signature of E.W. Jackson wherein he explains about a Williams record sheet that is no longer with this revolver but certifies that it was from the collection of Mr. Williams. Ben Ames Williams was the author of several well-known books including Leaver Her to Heaven, House Divided, The Strange Woman, The Unconquered and All the Brothers Were Valiant. Mr. Williams was a descendant of Confederate General James Longstreet and during his lifetime amassed one of the largest Colt percussion collections of that time. PROVENANCE: Dr. Robert A. Bettis Collection; Ben Ames Williams Collection; Jackson Arms Catalog. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors with some visible colors on pivot. Frame & hammer retain mottled faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Trigger guard & back strap are a medium mustard patina with silver under the grip. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina and retains about 80-85% stagecoach holdup scene. All five safety pins are crisp. Grip is sound showing light wear on edges and at the heel with a few minor nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and light to moderate pitting. Case is completely sound with light storage and handling nicks & scratches with some minor crazing on lid and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with moderate soil in bottom with solid partitions. Accessories are fine. 4-39317 JR144 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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