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Antique Colt Pocket Pistol, Engraved with London Address

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Antique Colt Pocket Pistol, Engraved with London Address
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Presented for sale in this lot is an antique Colt Pocket Model that is factory engraved with London address. Later London pocket models were sold into the American market being made up from parts that were shipped back to Hartford after the London factory closed in 1857. Many of these will not be British proofed and it is estimated that about eleven hundred were engraved in London by factory engravers. This one appears to fall into this category. This pistol is in non-working condition, showing wear from age and use. Also, the hammer will not stay cocked back as there is likely a spring or some other issue inside. The finish is mostly gone and it has some dings, but the engraving was nicely done, showing typical English work from the era with floral, and scroll designs. The wood grips appear to be original and all the serial numbers are matching. A rare pistol to add to your collection!  Maker: Colt. Serial No. all match as: 329368 with an "L" above or below. Approx. Age: 1800s. Size: Barrel length is 4-1/2 inches. 31 Caliber Condition: Fair to poor for its age, wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot number. *****ANTIQUE - This firearm DOES NOT REQUIRE an FFL Transfer*****