TWO CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERS.

TWO CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERS. Cal. 31. SN 232303 & 232448. Double cased, probably by Stokes Kirk, several years ago in a walnut silverware case, maroon velvet lined with compartments for the two revolvers, a double sided E Pluribus Unum American eagle flask, a brass 2-cavity nutcracker mold without sprue cutter or Colt’s Patent markings. It also has a tin of UMC caps and a tin of Hicks caps. The revolvers are nearly identical with 6″ oct bbls, 1-line “New York U.S. America” addresses, brass grip frames & trigger guards and 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: #232303: Very fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 30-40% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Rammer pivot retains lightly faded case colors. Cylinder retains a blue/brown patina with a few spots of scattered light pitting and 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains about 50% faded dark case colors with the recoil shields dark patina and light pitting on the hammer nose. Grip frame retains traces of silver-plating with the brass a medium patina. Grip is sound with nicks & scratches and about 90% orig varnish. Good mechanics, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. #232448: Fine to very fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains about 50% thin orig blue mixed with light patina. There are hammer marks around the wedge slot. Rammer pivot retains about 50% faded case colors. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a series of dents and light pitting and retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains traces of case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance a gray/brown patina. Grip frame retains traces of silver-plating with the brass a medium patina. Grip is sound, light wear, about 97% varnish. Good mechanics, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case and accessories are fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54717 JR657 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	683	$4,600.00	TWO CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERS. Cal. 31. SN 232303 & 232448. Double cased, probably by Stokes Kirk, several years ago in a walnut silverware case, maroon velvet lined with compartments for the two revolvers, a double sided E Pluribus Unum American eagle flask, a brass 2-cavity nutcracker mold without sprue cutter or Colt’s Patent markings. It also has a tin of UMC caps and a tin of Hicks caps. The revolvers are nearly identical with 6″ oct bbls, 1-line “New York U.S. America” addresses, brass grip frames & trigger guards and 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: #232303: Very fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains 30-40% glossy orig blue with the balance flaked to a light patina. Rammer pivot retains lightly faded case colors. Cylinder retains a blue/brown patina with a few spots of scattered light pitting and 60-70% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains about 50% faded dark case colors with the recoil shields dark patina and light pitting on the hammer nose. Grip frame retains traces of silver-plating with the brass a medium patina. Grip is sound with nicks & scratches and about 90% orig varnish. Good mechanics, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. #232448: Fine to very fine, all matching including the wedge. Bbl retains about 50% thin orig blue mixed with light patina. There are hammer marks around the wedge slot. Rammer pivot retains about 50% faded case colors. Cylinder is a gray/brown patina with a series of dents and light pitting and retains about 50% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains traces of case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance a gray/brown patina. Grip frame retains traces of silver-plating with the brass a medium patina. Grip is sound, light wear, about 97% varnish. Good mechanics, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case and accessories are fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54717 JR657 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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