COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER INSCRIBED & DATED 1861.

COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER INSCRIBED & DATED 1861. A scarce variant of the pocket model with iron large trigger guard & back strap. SN 119240, all matched. 31 cal. with a 5-shot rnd cylinder, & 4” oct bbl. Two line New York address on top of bbl flat. 1-pc walnut grips. Engraved on the back strap is “J.M. Ball./1861”. This inscription, while being very well done, was likely hand engraved by the owner. At the top of the grip strap is a small, crudely done scroll & flourish. The letters are formed with the use of two engraved lines with horizontal hatching with plain sgl lined engraved date “1861”. Between the letters are small hand engraved four-pointed stars and the date is underlined with the same. CONDITION: Very good. Gun has a dark patina overall. About 80” of the cylinder scene remains. Edges are sharp. Markings are crisp. About 20% of the orig varnish on the grips is worn away with one chip missing from the left side toe. Gun has seen some use, but not abuse. Cylinder does not advance. A nice opportunity to own an early war pocket revolver with a very nice field inscription. Some in depth research may turn up the regiment & service of this soldier. 4-57275 CW84 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3220	$2,530.00	COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER INSCRIBED & DATED 1861. A scarce variant of the pocket model with iron large trigger guard & back strap. SN 119240, all matched. 31 cal. with a 5-shot rnd cylinder, & 4” oct bbl. Two line New York address on top of bbl flat. 1-pc walnut grips. Engraved on the back strap is “J.M. Ball./1861”. This inscription, while being very well done, was likely hand engraved by the owner. At the top of the grip strap is a small, crudely done scroll & flourish. The letters are formed with the use of two engraved lines with horizontal hatching with plain sgl lined engraved date “1861”. Between the letters are small hand engraved four-pointed stars and the date is underlined with the same. CONDITION: Very good. Gun has a dark patina overall. About 80” of the cylinder scene remains. Edges are sharp. Markings are crisp. About 20% of the orig varnish on the grips is worn away with one chip missing from the left side toe. Gun has seen some use, but not abuse. Cylinder does not advance. A nice opportunity to own an early war pocket revolver with a very nice field inscription. Some in depth research may turn up the regiment & service of this soldier. 4-57275 CW84 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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