CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 54579. Beautiful Young engraved 5-shot pocket revolver with 6” oct bbl, engraved on the top flat “Saml Colt” with light arabesque patterns. The bbl lug, frame, hammer, back strap and rammer pivot are typically Young engraved in his No. 1 pattern with extensive floral & foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. It has its trademark wolf’s heads on each side of the hammer nose, the top of the hammer engraved in fish scale pattern and his trademark dog’s head is incorporated in the engraving on the right side of the bbl. The trigger guard, back strap & butt are matching engraved with his usual fan at the top of the back strap. The left side of the frame has “Colt’s Patent” engraved in a ribbon. The edges of the trigger guard flat are engraved in rope pattern and the serial numbers have surrounding light engraving. It is fitted with 1-pc walnut grips. It is accompanied by an original casing with faded brown velvet lining compartmented for the revolver, a 2-cavity brass Colt’s Patent mold, a single sided Colt’s Patent eagle flask, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a tin of Eley’s caps and a packet of combustible cartridges. The original key is included. The inside top back edge of the casing is marked “Manufactured / Soley by W. Kidder” and “Patent Apr 1854”. The case has had metal corners added and has a brass shield lock escutcheon. CONDITION: Fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 40-50% blue turning brown with light edge wear. Cylinder is a brown patina with nicks & dings and retains 30-40% cylinder scene. All five cylinder pins are intact. Frame retains dark case colors overall and the screws are slightly battered. Grip frame retains about 90% original silver plating and the grips about 90% varnish. Mechanics are fine with strong dark bore. Case, with its reinforced corners and slightly faded interior, is sound and retains most of its fine original finish, with slightly warped lid and some grain checks around the lock escutcheon. Accessories show wear but are fine. 4-50969 JR991 (6,500-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	649	$7,187.00	CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 54579. Beautiful Young engraved 5-shot pocket revolver with 6” oct bbl, engraved on the top flat “Saml Colt” with light arabesque patterns. The bbl lug, frame, hammer, back strap and rammer pivot are typically Young engraved in his No. 1 pattern with extensive floral & foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. It has its trademark wolf’s heads on each side of the hammer nose, the top of the hammer engraved in fish scale pattern and his trademark dog’s head is incorporated in the engraving on the right side of the bbl. The trigger guard, back strap & butt are matching engraved with his usual fan at the top of the back strap. The left side of the frame has “Colt’s Patent” engraved in a ribbon. The edges of the trigger guard flat are engraved in rope pattern and the serial numbers have surrounding light engraving. It is fitted with 1-pc walnut grips. It is accompanied by an original casing with faded brown velvet lining compartmented for the revolver, a 2-cavity brass Colt’s Patent mold, a single sided Colt’s Patent eagle flask, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a tin of Eley’s caps and a packet of combustible cartridges. The original key is included. The inside top back edge of the casing is marked “Manufactured / Soley by W. Kidder” and “Patent Apr 1854”. The case has had metal corners added and has a brass shield lock escutcheon. CONDITION: Fine. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 40-50% blue turning brown with light edge wear. Cylinder is a brown patina with nicks & dings and retains 30-40% cylinder scene. All five cylinder pins are intact. Frame retains dark case colors overall and the screws are slightly battered. Grip frame retains about 90% original silver plating and the grips about 90% varnish. Mechanics are fine with strong dark bore. Case, with its reinforced corners and slightly faded interior, is sound and retains most of its fine original finish, with slightly warped lid and some grain checks around the lock escutcheon. Accessories show wear but are fine. 4-50969 JR991 (6,500-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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