RARE COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

RARE COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 112537. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” with a light strike. This revolver is fitted with the very rare small guard steel trigger guard & back strap containing a nicely figured varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, perhaps only about 200 of these rare revolvers in this configuration were produced in three different serial ranges. Consignor states that he has been told that only about 125 of these revolvers were produced. PROVENANCE: Dr. Robert A. Bettis Collection; Jim Eplen Collection; Frank Graves Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 75-80% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain smoky case colors. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue and shows about 92-93% stagecoach holdup scene. Two of the five safety pins are still viable. Frame retains smoky case colors, stronger & brighter in sheltered areas, especially on right side. Grip frame retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip is sound with a few very minor tiny nicks & scratches in finish, shows little or no wear and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting toward breech end. 4-39312 JR151 (4,000-7,000)

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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	2258	$0.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 112537. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York City address with serifs. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” with a light strike. This revolver is fitted with the very rare small guard steel trigger guard & back strap containing a nicely figured varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Sutherland & Wilson, perhaps only about 200 of these rare revolvers in this configuration were produced in three different serial ranges. Consignor states that he has been told that only about 125 of these revolvers were produced. PROVENANCE: Dr. Robert A. Bettis Collection; Jim Eplen Collection; Frank Graves Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains about 75-80% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Rammer & handle retain smoky case colors. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue and shows about 92-93% stagecoach holdup scene. Two of the five safety pins are still viable. Frame retains smoky case colors, stronger & brighter in sheltered areas, especially on right side. Grip frame retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip is sound with a few very minor tiny nicks & scratches in finish, shows little or no wear and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting toward breech end. 4-39312 JR151 (4,000-7,000) 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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