COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 242180. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, a scarce tiny dovetailed German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has caliber marking. Large guard brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has the last 4 digits of SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is the scarce 6-shot version with stagecoach holdup scene. Rammer handle is a replacement (#5326) and the rammer pivot screw is replaced with a rivet. Wedge screw is a replacement. The ’49 pocket, even though produced in large quantities, is rarely found with high orig finish given its long and hard service on the American frontier, throughout the Civil War and literally around the world well into the cartridge era, usually with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching except rammer as noted above. No orig finish remains with bbl being a medium to dark patina with a few light nicks and dings and fine pitting around the forcing cone area. Frame is a gray metal color with a spot or two of fine pitting. Cylinder is also a gray metal color with scattered fine pitting and retains 35-40% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard and backstrap are a cleaned light mustard patina with silver plating under the grip. Grip has chipped left edge and shows moderate wear and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-39430 JR209 (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
	2307	$805.00	COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 242180. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct bbl, a scarce tiny dovetailed German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has caliber marking. Large guard brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip that has the last 4 digits of SN in backstrap channel. Cylinder is the scarce 6-shot version with stagecoach holdup scene. Rammer handle is a replacement (#5326) and the rammer pivot screw is replaced with a rivet. Wedge screw is a replacement. The ’49 pocket, even though produced in large quantities, is rarely found with high orig finish given its long and hard service on the American frontier, throughout the Civil War and literally around the world well into the cartridge era, usually with little or no maintenance. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: About good, all matching except rammer as noted above. No orig finish remains with bbl being a medium to dark patina with a few light nicks and dings and fine pitting around the forcing cone area. Frame is a gray metal color with a spot or two of fine pitting. Cylinder is also a gray metal color with scattered fine pitting and retains 35-40% stagecoach holdup scene. Trigger guard and backstrap are a cleaned light mustard patina with silver plating under the grip. Grip has chipped left edge and shows moderate wear and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-39430 JR209 (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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