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Colt 1849 Pocket Model, .31 cal. percussion, 4" barrel, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #13

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:175.00 USD
Colt 1849 Pocket Model, .31 cal. percussion,  4  barrel, gray patina finish, wood grips,  serial #13
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Colt 1849 Pocket Model, .31 cal. percussion, 4" barrel, gray patina finish, wood grips, serial #130944. The barrel shows a 2-line New York address and the pistol has a 5-shot cylinder. The metal surfaces show a gray tobrown patina, scattered light to moderate erosion and pitting, about 50-60% cylinder scene, good markings. The wedge screw is missing; front sight an old handmade oversized replacement using a copper pennythat has been reduced to a blade and soldered to the barrel. The markings are good, the action is good, the straps show about 40% darkened silver. There are scratches on the inside of the trigger guard that are notwriting, and are very interesting and unlike any other marking we have seen. The action is good, all matching visible serial numbers. Est.: $350-$700