COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 212550. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with scarce 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and the large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. The 1849 was Colt’s most prolific percussion revolver with about 325,000 produced in period 1850-1873. While this revolver was produced in large quantities they saw service literally around the world in harsh climates with little maintenance and today are rarely found with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 15-20% thin blue on bottom flats with balance a silver/brown patina and a series of small nicks on one edge. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, bright on pivot. Frame & hammer retain dark case colors with some colors showing in the most sheltered areas. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with a few small nicks & dings and retains 70-75% stagecoach holdup scene. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-39428 JR226 (1,000-2,000)

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
	2301	$862.50	COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 212550. Cal. 31. Blue & color case hardened with scarce 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and the large guard silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is usual 5-shots with stagecoach holdup scene. The 1849 was Colt’s most prolific percussion revolver with about 325,000 produced in period 1850-1873. While this revolver was produced in large quantities they saw service literally around the world in harsh climates with little maintenance and today are rarely found with orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including wedge & grip. Bbl retains 15-20% thin blue on bottom flats with balance a silver/brown patina and a series of small nicks on one edge. Rammer & handle retain dark case colors, bright on pivot. Frame & hammer retain dark case colors with some colors showing in the most sheltered areas. Cylinder is a silver/brown patina with a few small nicks & dings and retains 70-75% stagecoach holdup scene. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-39428 JR226 (1,000-2,000) 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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