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COLT INSCRIBED 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
COLT INSCRIBED 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Cal. 31. S# 108656. Bbl. 5" octagon w/ 2 line New York address & bead sight. Five shot rnd. cyl. w/ stagecoach holdup scene rolled engraving. Blue & case colored finish w/ silver finished brass backstrap & trigger guard. Backstrap is inscribed "Daniel Marvin". Balance of grip straps have patriotic theme & scroll engraving w/ zigzag borders. Engraving features a shield w/ stars & stripes behind hammer. Bbl., frame, grip straps, & wedge have matching numbers. Cyl. has nonmatching number 150349. One piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1855 before the U.S. Civil War. CONDITION: metal parts have faded to gray showing scattered light pitting. Cyl. retains 50% scene showing light pitting & sm. dents. Grip straps retain sm. amounts of silver finish & protected areas w/ balance having a pleasing mustard patina. Original grip finish shows wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Functioning action. Pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-20276/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.