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Colt 1849 Pocket .31 Cal SN: 218999

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Colt 1849 Pocket .31 Cal SN: 218999
Antique small frame single action percussion revolver cambered for .31 caliber ammunition, manufactured circa 1862. The Colt 1849 Pocket model saw the highest production volume of any American made percussion revolver with an excess of 325,000 manufactured. This revolver features a 5" octagon barrel stamped "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S AMERICA", shortened brass cone front sight, 'v' notch rear sight cut into the hammer, non-fluted six-shot cylinder with roll stamped stagecoach holdup scene, loading lever, smooth thin trigger, knurled hammer spur, brass grip frame and varnished one-piece walnut grip. All observed serial numbers match including those full or in part on the barrel lug, frame, triggerguard, backstrap, loading lever, barrel wedge, cylinder and cylinder pin. The majority of the metal surfaces display a smooth aged grey patina while some traces of case hardened are visible on the frame. The barrel bears a few scattered spots of light emerging surface rust and the cylinder boasts 70-80% of it's scene intact. Action is sound, the bore is bright with good rifling & scattered light pitting, markings are good and the walnut grip is very good. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***