Lot 1094:Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1094:Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$9,500 - $16,000

Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

This is a scarce example of a large trigger guard variant Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver that was manufactured in 1862. The revolver has the scarce six-shot cylinder roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene. The barrel and cylinder have the Colt commercial blue finish and the loading lever, frame and hammer are color casehardened. The brass trigger guard and back strap have a silver-plated finish. The one-piece walnut grip has a high polish piano finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Third Style legend: "-ADDRESS SAML COLT-/ HARTFORD CT." in two lines. "COLTS/PATENT" is roll-stamped on the left side of the frame. The full serial number "202056" is located on the bottom of the frame, loading trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The partial serial number "2056" is stamped on the loading lever. All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver is accompanied by a factory case and a full set of Colt accessories. The American style mahogany case has five compartments and is lined with crimson velvet. The case contains: (1) 250 count tin of Ely percussion caps with green paper label and blue paper wrapping, (2) blued, double cavity, bullet mold for round balls and conical bullets with "COLT'S PATENT" stamped in two lines on the spruce cutter and "31PKT" on the side of the right block, (3) pocket pistol powder flask embossed with the Eagle and Shield motif and "COLTS/PATENT" on one side, (4) L-shaped, combination screw-driver and nipple wrench, (5) sealed packet of six Hazard's Combustible Envelope cartridges for "Col. Colt's Patent Revolving Pocket Pistol", (6) key, and (7) assortment of cast .31 caliber balls and conical bullets.

ConditionExcellent. The revolver, case and accessories are all original. The revolver retains more than 80% of the blue and casehardened finish with flaking on the high spots of the barrel and the right side of the lug. There are several shallow takedown dents on the right side of the lug surrounding the wedge slot. The cylinder has nearly all of the Stagecoach Holdup scene and retains close to 90% of the blue finish. All of the cylinder safety pins remain and the percussion nipples show only light flash pitting. The loading lever, frame and hammer have more than 90% of the case colors. The silver plating on the frame and back strap is tarnished but is about 85%. The one-piece walnut grip is in excellent condition and retains 95% of the varnished piano finish with very minor handling marks. The action is tight and functions perfectly. The case is in near fine overall condition with a few minor handling and storage marks. The lining on the lid has faded but shows minimal wear and the bottom is dusty with compression marks. The percussion cap tin, cartridge packet and screw-driver/nipple wrench are in excellent condition. The bullet mold is in very fine condition; most of the blue finish is present but the mold blocks and spruce cutter have numerous minor handling marks. The powder flask is in good overall condition with sharp embossing and is free from dents. The brown lacquer finish on the flask body is about 50% and has a dark patina. The charger and top of the flask have about 20% of the gold plated finish, the balance has aged to a mellow brown patina. This is an excellent example of a Civil War period, factory cased, Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver with scarce six shot cylinder.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1849

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge31 percussion

Barrel6 Inch

Finishblue/casehardened

Gripvarnished walnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL