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COLT ENGRAVED 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
COLT ENGRAVED 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.
Cal. 31. S# 154213. Bbl. 4" oct. w/ bead sight. Top flat is script marked "SAM COLT". 5 Shot rnd. cyl. w/ stage coach scene roll engraving. Frame, loading lever & grip strap have added New York style full coverage vine type foliate scroll engraving. Hammer is engraved w/ wolf's head. Grip straps have matching engraving. Left side of frame has standard stamped "COLT'S / PATENT" markings. Sides of bbl. & flats have vine type foliate scroll engraving w/ dog's head on left flat that appears to be done at a different time & by a different hand than the rest of the revolver. 1 Piece ivory grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern walnut presentation box w/ purple velour interior. Box has repro. label. Box contains eagle flask, 2 cavity mold, nipple wrench, Eley cap tin, modern packet of combustible cartridges & case key. CONDITION: Frame, hammer, & loading lever have cleaned appearance showing spots of light pitting. Reblued cyl. is cleaned retaining a sm. amount of finish. Bbl. shows evidence of polishing w/ sm. handling marks & evidence of touch up finish. Some action screws are replacement. Brass grip straps show cleaning w/ a sm. amount of silver finish remaining in protected areas. Grips are slightly undersized showing a mild yellow appearance & sm. amount of age related checking. Good mechanics. Bore retains intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-18871/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-4,500.