COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9042. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets that have curly leaf finials. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and the large steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the SN in back strap. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Only about 11,000 of these London made Pocket models were produced in the period 1853-1856. Production ceased only when the London plant closed in 1856. Apparently the Pocket model was well received in England and saw service both as a home protection arm as well as being carried into the field by Army officers and explorers. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains with all metal parts being a smooth mottled metal patina with scattered fine pitting on bbl & cylinder. Frame has some minor nicks and hammer screw is a too-short replacement. Grip has chipped right toe with some battering on bottom edges showing moderate to heavy use and retains traces of orig varnish. Several of screws are battered, both frame pins are broken and wedge slot in cylinder spindle is broken through the top, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a few spots of heavy pitting. 4-39434 JR239 (500-800)

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
	2314	$632.50	COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9042. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line London address with brackets that have curly leaf finials. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT” and the large steel trigger guard & back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that has the SN in back strap. Left side of bbl lug & cyl have British proofs. Only about 11,000 of these London made Pocket models were produced in the period 1853-1856. Production ceased only when the London plant closed in 1856. Apparently the Pocket model was well received in England and saw service both as a home protection arm as well as being carried into the field by Army officers and explorers. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good, all matching including wedge & grip. No orig finish remains with all metal parts being a smooth mottled metal patina with scattered fine pitting on bbl & cylinder. Frame has some minor nicks and hammer screw is a too-short replacement. Grip has chipped right toe with some battering on bottom edges showing moderate to heavy use and retains traces of orig varnish. Several of screws are battered, both frame pins are broken and wedge slot in cylinder spindle is broken through the top, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with a few spots of heavy pitting. 4-39434 JR239 (500-800) 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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