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CIVIL WAR ERA COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CIVIL WAR ERA COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET SINGLE ACTION
PERCUSSION REVOLVER MARKED TO J.P. HERVEY WITH EXTENSIVE PROVENANCE. Cal. 31. S# 199941. Bbl. 6". Model 1849 Pocket single action percussion revolver mfg. by Colt in 1862. Top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Colt's single line New York address, with "COLT'S/ PATENT" marked on the left side of the frame. Right side of frame is hand stamped "CO. D./ J.P. HERVERY", with consignor research believing this to be James Thomas Hervery of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Company D. Iron construction with brass trigger guard and backstrap. Brass components appear to have been cleaned at one time. 1-piece smooth wood grip. All numbers are matching, with the exception of the bbl. wedge. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a folder of extensive research and scanned documents pertaining to James Thomas Hervey. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a dark gray patina, with areas of light to mild pitting present overall. Bore exhibits scattered areas of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with the left side exhibiting a chip at the bottom left corner. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-24975/MLW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.