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Lot 207:Cased 1849 Colt Pocket London Model Revolver with Accessories

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 207:Cased 1849 Colt Pocket London Model Revolver with Accessories

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket London Percussion Revolver with Accessories

These revolvers were manufactured from 1853 to 1857 and serial numbered in their own range, 1-11000. This is an early example of a cased 1849 pocket London manufactured in the first year of production, 1853. The London Model is identical in configuration to the standard 1849 having a higher quality of finish. The top barrel flat is marked "-{ADDRESS COL. COLT./LONDON}-" inside fancy brackets, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame with the cylinder roll engraved with the stagecoach holdup scene. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with "crown/P" and "crown/V" proof marks, which also appear on the cylinder alternating between the nipples. The complete serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, loading lever and backstrap. The wedge is marked "771". The revolver has a casehardened frame and loading lever, with the rest of the remaining surfaces being blue, with a smooth one piece walnut grip. The case is a fine period mahogany, lined in blue velvet with a brass badge escutcheon. Included in the case is an "L" shaped nipple wrench, brass flask marked "COLT'S POCKET FLASK/JAMES DIXON/& SONS/SHEFFIELD", with lanyard ring at the bottom, Eley Bros cap tin and a blue bullet mold marked, "COLT'S PATENT". Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection

ConditionFine, 70% original blue finish remains on the barrel with flaking along high points and showing only minor handling marks. The cylinder retains 20% thinning original blue scattered in protected areas, the balance is now a mottled gray patina and the cylinder scene is visible and clear. The casehardened loading lever, frame and hammer all retain consistent fluid and deep original case colors turning to a darker patina at certain points. The gripstrap exhibits a solid 60% original blue finish flaked only on the backstrap. The grip is excellent with only a few patches of thin varnish. The case is very good with some casual scratches and pressure marks. There is a shallow crease running from one side to the other which has caused the escutcheon to slightly raise. The interior is very fine. The blue bullet mold has 60% bright original high polish blue finish, flaked on the balance. All other accessories are very good plus. A very fine example of a cased 1849 Colt Pocket London Model with all the accessories.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1849
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge31
Barrel6 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1402
Catalog page178
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