Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3343

Lot 3343:Colt 1849 Revolver 31 percussion

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3343

Lot 3343:Colt 1849 Revolver 31 percussion

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$8,000 - $12,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Cased Deluxe Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grip and Presentation Barrel Address

Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1854 and factory engraved by Gustave Young or his shop. The revolver has a blue finish with casehardened loading lever, frame and hammer. The brass trigger guard and back strap are silver-plated. The barrel has a dovetail mounted, nickel-silver, front sight blade and is fitted with a one-piece ivory grip. The five-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene and "COLTS PATENT". A dot that indicates the component was designated for engraving or special finish is stamped either above or below the serial number on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. "SAML COLT" is engraved in Old English letters on the top of the barrel surrounded by engraved flourishes. "COLTS/PATENT" is engraved in a two-line, half-circle on the left side of the frame in a panel formed by punch-dots and scrollwork. The sides of the barrel lug, rear portions of the upper barrel flats, sides of the loading lever, frame, hammer, trigger guard and back strap are engraved with Gustave Young's distinctive Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background. Fanciful animal heads are concealed in the scrollwork on the left side of the frame and right side of the barrel lug. The sides of the hammer are engraved with a wolf head motif. The deluxe engraving includes the screw heads on the frame, barrel lug and lever and an engraved border on the muzzle. The serial number "91450" is located on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap and on the side of the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match. The mahogany, American style, case is lined with Navy blue velvet and has five compartments. The case contains: (1) a blued, iron, double cavity, bullet mold with "COLT'S/PATENT" on the sprue cutter, (2) powder flask with fixed charger and eagle and shield motif embossed on both sides but no "Colt's Patent" markings, (3) key, (4) lead, .31 caliber balls and (4) non-factory wooden handle screw-driver.

ConditionVery good plus overall with fine original engraving. The cylinder retains most of the roll engraved scene. The forward edge of the cylinder has a number of shallow dents. The safety pins are absent and the percussion nipples have heavy flash pitting. The barrel, loading lever, frame, hammer and cylinder have a dark patina. There is moderate flash pitting on the sides of the hammer. Traces of casehardened finish are visible on protected areas of the frame and loading lever. The trigger guard and back strap retain 60% of the silver-plated finish. The hammer screw is a replacement. The ivory grip is in fine condition with an attractive patina.The grip has shrunk slightly from the edges of the grip strap. The left side of the grip has several hairline stress lines present in the heel and side and four minor nicks. The hammer will not hold at half-cock. The case exterior is in very good condition with numerous small handling dents and a crack that runs across the top of the lid. The interior is in good condition; the lining is not faded and wear is limited to compression marks from the revolver and several minor rips in the lining from contact with the hammer and front sight. The bullet mold and flask are in good condition with moderate wear. This is a nice example of a factory cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver with factory engraved by the premier 19th Century American firearms engraver Gustave Young or his shop.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1849
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge31 percussion
Barrel6 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2812
Catalog page123
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 1202Cased Factory Engraved Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grip
View Lot
Lot 3267Cased Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Ivory Grip
View Lot
Lot 275Contour Cased Well-Documented Factory Engraved Colt 1849 Pocket
View Lot
Lot 3265Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
View Lot
Show More