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COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Cal. 31. S# 133992. Bbl. 4" octagon with cone type brass front sight and 2 line New York address. 5 Shot round cylinder with stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished small brass trigger guard and backstrap. Barrel, frame, grip straps, cylinder, loading lever and wedge have matching serial numbers. 1 Piece walnut grip. Mfg. 1857. CONDITION: cylinder and barrel blue have faded to mottled gray showing small spots of pitting. Frame retains traces of case colors fading to gray. Sides of hammer have distinct remaining case colors. Grip straps show 70% nickel finish with a pleasing age related dark tarnish. Grips show some darkening around frame with moderate wear showing scattered marks with dents and small chips at butt. Action is in time. Bore shows general light pitting with intact rifling. (01-21601/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.