PRESENTATION COLT HARTFORD MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

PRESENTATION COLT HARTFORD MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 204417. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and the large guard silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is desirable 6-shot type with stagecoach holdup scene. Back strap is inscribed in period script “H.W. Langley to Capt Jas. Wilson / 21st Reg. O.V.M. Galipolis July 2d 1861”. Wilson enlisted as a Captain in A Company, Ohio 21st Infantry in April 1861 and was mustered out August 12, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio. No other information is presently available on Capt. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge (#76548). Bbl retains about 80% flaked orig blue mixed with plum blue patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, slightly brighter on pivot. Frame retains about all of its orig dark case colors. Cylinder is a thin blue/brown patina and retains 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard retains most of its orig silver plating with back strap having strong silver at top & on butt strap and center of back strap slightly thinned. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear with light scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-39423 JR228 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2291	$3,162.50	PRESENTATION COLT HARTFORD MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 204417. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address with dashes. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and the large guard silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is desirable 6-shot type with stagecoach holdup scene. Back strap is inscribed in period script “H.W. Langley to Capt Jas. Wilson / 21st Reg. O.V.M. Galipolis July 2d 1861”. Wilson enlisted as a Captain in A Company, Ohio 21st Infantry in April 1861 and was mustered out August 12, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio. No other information is presently available on Capt. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge (#76548). Bbl retains about 80% flaked orig blue mixed with plum blue patina. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, slightly brighter on pivot. Frame retains about all of its orig dark case colors. Cylinder is a thin blue/brown patina and retains 75-80% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard retains most of its orig silver plating with back strap having strong silver at top & on butt strap and center of back strap slightly thinned. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear with light scratches and retains most of its orig factory varnish. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-39423 JR228 (4,000-6,000) 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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