ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 77686. Fine engraved pocket model, probably by Gustave Young, with 5″ oct bbl, 2-line New York City address, 5-shot cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc half ivory, half walnut grip. This unusual grip, while not typical, appears to be orig to this revolver showing great age on inside. Engraving appears to be Young’s deluxe patterns with a small oval vignette of a reclining deer on left side of bbl lug and Young’s trademark eagle head incorporated into scrolls on right side. Frame & hammer have full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with “COLT’S PATENT” in a small oval on left side of frame. Hammer nose has wolf’s head on each side with fine feather patterns & fish scales on top edge with dbl rows of feather patterns around muzzle. Trigger guard, back strap & butt strap are beautifully engraved to match with a very well executed fan pattern at top of back strap. Serial numbers on frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all highlighted with screw holes having a sunburst pattern around them & screw heads all nicely engraved. Ends of wedge are engraved to match & cyl has a nice border pattern at front edge. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “64377” but is engraved to match revolver. Bbl retains 25-30% thin orig blue with balance a gray/brown patina. Cyl is a silver/gray patina and retains about 60% stagecoach holdup scene with one dent. Frame appears to have been originally blued and now retains 50-60% fine bright blue in sheltered areas with balance a gray patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain 90-92% orig silver. Grip is sound with a minor chipped left toe with wood side retaining about 50% orig varnish & ivory side a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-59195 JR21 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	747	$8,050.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 77686. Fine engraved pocket model, probably by Gustave Young, with 5″ oct bbl, 2-line New York City address, 5-shot cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc half ivory, half walnut grip. This unusual grip, while not typical, appears to be orig to this revolver showing great age on inside. Engraving appears to be Young’s deluxe patterns with a small oval vignette of a reclining deer on left side of bbl lug and Young’s trademark eagle head incorporated into scrolls on right side. Frame & hammer have full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with “COLT’S PATENT” in a small oval on left side of frame. Hammer nose has wolf’s head on each side with fine feather patterns & fish scales on top edge with dbl rows of feather patterns around muzzle. Trigger guard, back strap & butt strap are beautifully engraved to match with a very well executed fan pattern at top of back strap. Serial numbers on frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all highlighted with screw holes having a sunburst pattern around them & screw heads all nicely engraved. Ends of wedge are engraved to match & cyl has a nice border pattern at front edge. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “64377” but is engraved to match revolver. Bbl retains 25-30% thin orig blue with balance a gray/brown patina. Cyl is a silver/gray patina and retains about 60% stagecoach holdup scene with one dent. Frame appears to have been originally blued and now retains 50-60% fine bright blue in sheltered areas with balance a gray patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain 90-92% orig silver. Grip is sound with a minor chipped left toe with wood side retaining about 50% orig varnish & ivory side a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-59195 JR21 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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