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Lot 1315:Cased Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1315:Cased Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$5,000 - $7,500
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Fine Cased Colt London Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

This revolver was manufactured in 1855 at Samuel Colt's short-lived London factory. Only around 11,000 were manufactured in London compared to over 325,000 in Hartford and 42,000 of the London Model 1851 Navy revolvers which proved popular with British officers. It has London proof and view marks on the left side of the barrel lug and alternating between the nipples on the cylinder as well as the two-line "{ADDRESS COL. COLT/LONDON}" barrel address, the rounded screw heads, and the iron grip straps used on the London Colt's. Otherwise, it is essentially the same as the Hartford made '49 Pockets, including the cone and hammer notch sights, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, and stagecoach hold-up scene on the cylinder. All of the serial numbers on the various metal components match aside from the wedge which has four punch dots. The wood case has a loading and cleaning label inside the lid, "XXX" marked inside the back edge of the lid, red lining, a cleaning rod, L-shaped combination tool, blued ball/bullet mold, key, Eley Bros. tin, and a James Dixon & Sons flask marked "COLT POCKET FLASK." Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection

ConditionFine overall with 95% plus original silver plating remaining on the grip frame and exhibiting mostly dark aged patina, 75% plus of the vibrant original case colors on frame as well as the hammer and loading lever, mottled gray and brown patina and a distinct scene on the cylinder, and 30% original blue finish on the barrel which has mostly flaked to a smooth brown patina. The grip is very fine and retains most of the original high polish "piano" varnish and displays minor edge wear, a few minor dings and scratches, and attractive grain. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine and have mild age and storage related wear. Overall, this is a very attractive cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket from Colt's London factory.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1849
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge31
Barrel5 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/silver
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1137
Catalog page246
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