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CIVIL WAR CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
CIVIL WAR CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849

REVOLVER. Cal. 31. S# 266837 E. Bbl. 5". Mfg. 1864. Factory scroll engraved in about 50% coverage, left bbl. housing scrolls terminate in eagle’s head. Silver plated as is “Colt’s Patent” 2-cavity mold. Housed in an original Colt factory casing w/ eagle flask & japanned cap tin. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & matching other than missing grips. Front sight altered to sm. blade, retains much of its old silver finish. Mechanically fine w/ well-defined rifled bore. Colt casing is very good w/ soiling & light fading to purple baize lining, accessories are very good overall. (01-20801/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.