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Lot 3141:Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3141:Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Documented Cased Gustave Young Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

This exceptional factory engraved Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured in 1858, and is pictured and identified as a Gustave Young engraved Model 1849 in R.L. Wilson's "The Colt Engraving Book, Volume One" on page 105. It has the hash marking by the frame, trigger guard and back strap serial numbers which was used to denote factory engraved revolvers produced between 1849 and 1861. Note the wolf head pattern on the hammer and amongst the scrolls on the left side of the barrel lug and 75% plus coverage floral scrollwork on a punch dot background are patterns that match other Gustave Young engraved Model 1849 Pocket revolvers. Young worked for Colt from 1852 until the mid to late 1860s. "COLTS/PATENT" is hand engraved inside a kidney motif on the left side of the frame. The top of the barrel has the desirable hand engraved "Saml Colt." The cylinder has the roll-stamped stagecoach scene. Fitted with a select walnut grip. Matching full serial numbers are on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. Matching partial serial numbers are on the loading lever, wedge, and arbor pin. The partitioned walnut case is lined in burgundy velvet and contains lead rounds, "COLTS/PATENT" marked single faced powder flask, "L" shaped combination tool, "COLTS/PATENT" marked brass bullet mold, Eley cap tin and sealed package of pocket pistol cartridges.

ConditionExceptionally fine. The barrel retains 90% high polished blue finish, and the cylinder retains 40% plus original high polished blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Nearly all of the crisp cylinder scene remains. 85% original case colors remain on the loading lever, hammer and frame. 98% original silver plating remains on the grip straps. The grip is excellent with a few minor handling marks and retaining nearly all original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a couple barely noticeable hairline cracks on the lid, minor handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear on the lining. The bullet mold has an attractive appearance. 95% original niter blue remains on the combination tool. 90% plus original lacquer is retained on the powder flask. A high condition, documented Gustave Young factory engraved Model 1849 revolver worthy of any Colt antique or firearms art collection.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1849
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge31
Barrel5 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/silver
Griphighly figured varnished walnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2421
Catalog page88
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