Factory double cased set of Colt London Model 1849 Pocket revolvers with "W. Richards/Liverpool" (Westley Richards) dealer label. The set consists of a revolver with six-inch barrel, serial no. 4497, and a revolver with five-inch barrel, serial no. 8028. The serial numbers indicate the set was assembled in 1855. Both revolvers have small sized grips with iron back straps and trigger guards, bordered knurling on the hammer spurs and screws with rounded heads which are typical of Colt London Model 1849 Pocket revolvers. Both revolvers are stamped with London "Crown/V" and "Crown/CP" proof and inspection marks on the left side of the barrel lug and over each cylinder chamber. The top flats of both barrels are roll-stamped: "{ADDRESS COL. COLT/LONDON}" in two lines. "COLT'S/PATENT" is stamped in two lines on the left side of the frame of both revolvers. The five-shot cylinders are roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene and "COLTS PATENT". The revolver with the six-inch barrel has the full serial number stamped on the loading lever, bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, back strap and side of the cylinder. The five-inch barrel revolver has the full serial number stamped on the loading lever, barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers on both revolvers match. The revolvers have the English high polish blue finish on the barrels and cylinders. The trigger guards and back straps are silver plated. The loading levers, frames and hammers are color casehardened. The one-piece grips are nicely figured English walnut with a high polish piano finish. The British style case is oak with an oval brass disk inlaid in the lid, brass reinforcing screws on the lid and hook latches. The case has a blue baize lining with eight compartments. The compartments contain: (1) L-shaped combination screw-driver/nipple wrench, (2) blued iron .36 caliber double cavity straight leg bullet mold stamped "COLTS/PATENT" on the top of the sprue cutter and "36R" on the right block, (3) bag-shaped powder flask with adjustable charger and lanyard ring marked: "COLTS POCKET FLASK" above the charger and "JAMES DIXON/& SONS/SHEFFIELD" below it, (4) sealed and wrapped 250 count tin of Eley Brothers percussion caps and (5) pewter oil bottle. Author R.L. Wilson estimated that approximately 3,000 of the 11,000 London Model 1849 Pocket revolvers were sold as cased sets; he noted that double cased sets of London Model 1849 revolvers are "extremely rare".

Fine with 60% of the original blue finish remaining with numerous light handling marks. The cylinder retains nearly all of the Stagecoach Holdup scene with battered safety pins and minimal flash pitting. The frame, loading lever and hammer have 80% muted case colors. The back strap retains 80% original silver plated finish and the trigger guard has 50% original silver plating. The grip is very good with 80% of the piano finish and scattered minor handling marks. The action is tight and functions well. The oak case exterior is very good overall. The interior is very good overall. The lining on the inside of the lid is bright and the dealer's label remains very good overall. The lining on the bottom of the case shows dirt and oil stains and is good overall. The accessories are good overall and with the exception of the bullet mold are all original to or appropriate for the case. This is a fine example of an extremely rare factory double cased set of Colt London Model 1849 Pocket revolvers.

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Fine. 60% of the original blue finish remains with several spots of light pitting along the edge of the upper right barrel flat and the right side of the barrel lug is battered near the wedge slot. The cylinder has 30% of the blue finish and retains 100% of the Stagecoach Holdup scene. This revolver shows more firing wear and has light-moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and sides of the hammer. The frame and loading lever have nearly 90% of the color casehardened finish with strong colors. The case colors on the hammer have faded to a mottled silver-gray. The trigger guard and backstrap have traces of original silver plating in protected areas with a smooth gray patina on contact points. The grip is very good with 85% of the original piano finish remaining and a few scattered minor handling marks. The action is crisp but the hammer will not hold at half cock.