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Lot 105:Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Case

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 105:Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Case

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Factory Panel Scene Engraved Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Case

This factory engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver was manufactured in 1853. The revolver has a five-shot cylinder, silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap and one-piece grip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "{ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY}" in two lines. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene and "COLTS PATENT". "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped in an engraved oval on the left side of the frame. The full serial number "77686" is located on the bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The loading lever and the cylinder pin are stamped with the partial serial number "7886". The barrel wedge is numbered "64377". The revolver is decorated with flawlessly executed Germanic scrollwork on a background of fine vertical lines. The engraving on the right sight of the barrel lug features the stylized bird's head that is typical of work executed by Gustave Young. The left side of the barrel lug features an oval panel with a reclining doe in a forest setting. The sides of the hammer are decorated with Gustave Young's characteristic wolf head motif. The trigger guard is engraved with a United States Shield surrounded by scrollwork. The engraving covers all of the frame, hammer and back strap and approximately 50% of the barrel and trigger guard. The engraving on the wedge matches the barrel engraving perfectly. The partitioned case holds a cap tin, plain powder flask, lead balls and "COLTS/PATENT" marked two-cavity bullet mold. The inside of the body of the case has an inlay marked "PAGE-KEEN & PAGE-PLYMOUTH."

ConditionFine. The barrel and frame retain 30% of the original full blue finish overall. 70% of the original silver-plated finish remains on the trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder retains most of the roll-engraved Stagecoach Holdup scene. The cylinder pins are battered and there is moderate to heavy flash pitting on the percussion nipples. The engraving is crisp. The grip has been broken, repaired and polished and is in good condition with several hairline cracks and some scattered age discoloration. The relined case is very good showing numerous minor handling/storage marks and some high spot wear on the lining. This is a fine example of an early production, panel scene factory engraved, Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelPocket
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge31 percussion
Barrel5 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/silver
Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2625
Catalog page54
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