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Cased Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Cased Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Cased Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver, #271198, .31 cal., 4'' barrel, blue finish, case-hardened frame, brass straps, ivory grips. Mfg'd in 1865. Set includes a large eagle flask and iron bullet mold marked ''Colt's Patent'', and original (but open and partial) cartridge block marked ''Six Cartridges for Whitney's or Colt's Pistols, .31-100 Caliber''. Cased in dark stained mahogany partitioned case lined in brown cotton velveteen. Condition is very good to fine retaining approx. 40% flaking blue to barrel assembly. Cylinder shows approx. 60-70% original blue with pronounced dragline, thinning at high edges, and moderate general toning; stagecoach scene is clear. Original smoky case colors show 80% iridescent tone with light thinning. Triggerguard shows very slight traces of silver in protected areas. Left grip panel with longitudinal splice repair; right grip shows toning and light patina and may not be factory original. All visible matching serial numbers, incl!
uding wedge. Pins are present but flat. Action is crisp, bore is very good. Interior of case shows only very light aging and patina and appears to be an excellent quality reproduction. Accessories show nice even patina. Est.: $3,500-$4,500.