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Colt 1849 Pocket 31cal SN: 149841

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Colt 1849 Pocket 31cal SN: 149841
'Wells Fargo' marked single action percussion revolver, featured in Colt Magazine, 1991 Volume 10. Features 3" octagon barrel, brass post front sight, rear sight notch in hammer nose, brass triggerguard & backstrap, 5 shot unfluted cylinder, one piece walnut grip. Bore is fair condition, dark with pitting, visible rifling. Charge holes are slightly rough. Front sight post is worn down. Metal is bare, cleaned, with some erosion of markings. Overall dull gray color with occasional darker dents or pits. Brass straps have impact dents in many places. Wood grip has slight shrinkage, overall good condition, varnished, with some finish loss. Numbers match on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder. Marked "WF & Co" on bottom strap, "VAL VERDA 1862 - 1864" on backstrap. Action is smooth with fair to good lock-up. Includes copy of magazine article that covers several similar revolvers, including this one referenced by serial number. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm *** [From the Jim Sigmon Collection]