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COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED REVOLVER.
Cal. 31. S# 186454. Inscribed revolver mfg. in 1861 during the American Civil War. Backstrap is engraved w/ inscription "L. P. J. to W. N. M." who was likely a Civil War soldier. Bbl. 4" octagon w/ Hartford address & brass bead sight. Five shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Large round brass trigger guard & backstrap are silver finished. 1 piece walnut grip. Frame, bbl., grip straps, cyl., wedge & loading lever have matching numbers. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray retaining good frame & cyl. markings. Cyl. retains 90% roll engraved scene. Grip straps show 30% silver finish having acquired an age darkened tarnish. Original grip finish shows spots of wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Dark partially frosted bore retains strong rifling. (01-25157/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.