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Lot #2287

Lot 2286: A.F. Porter Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

A.F. Porter Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2286: A.F. Porter Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

A.F. Porter Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A.F. Porter Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Case and Accessories

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1849
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 6 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: antique ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 1099
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 132
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Includes a modern close fitted case also containing a bullet mold, eagle powder flask, cap tin, and carte de visite of Potter. Includes a copy of a "Statement of Military Service of Andrew Potter" briefly summarizing his Civil War service in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry noting he started as the captain of "Potters Company" (B Co.) and finished as a lieutenant colonel/brevet colonel of volunteers and also served as provost marshall of Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1864.

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