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COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.
Cal. 31. S# 237068. Bbl. 6" octagon w/ New York address. Six shot round cyl. w/ stagecoach scene roll engraving. Blue finish w/ case colored frame, hammer & loading lever. Silver finished brass backstrap & large round trigger guard. 1 piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame, cyl., grip straps & wedge have matching numbers. Mfg. 1863 during the American Civil War. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retains 50% blue w/ areas of fading & spots of corrosion. Cyl. has a gray appearance & retains largely visible scene. Action has 50% lightly faded case colors. Grip straps show traces of silver in protected areas & have acquired a pleasing white patina. Grips have worn original finish w/ small dents at bottom. Sound action. Bore retains strong rifling showing small spots of light pitting. (01-22976/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.