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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

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Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
serial #200386, .31 cal, 5'' octagon barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing a few areas of light oxidation and pinprick pitting with otherwise crisp rifling throughout. This 1862-made revolver is a very late example bearing the desirable two-line Hartford address. The barrel has mostly flaked to a mottled gray-brown patina showing some scattered areas of light pitting and some generous original bright blue in the more protected areas. The six-shot cylinder retains a great deal more original bright blue, perhaps 60%, again showing some flaking and areas of old light pitting, the stagecoach scene remaining over 90% intact and quite crisp. The loading lever and frame retain a healthy amount of fine vibrant case-hardened colors throughout, the left side of the frame with some light pitting, and the back side of the hammer also shows lovely case-hardened colors. The sides of the trigger and a few of the screw heads retain good fire blue while the triggerguard and backstrap retain about 65-70% silver finish thinning to mild goldenrod along the straps. The smooth walnut grip remains in near excellent condition with about 97% original varnish and just some light handling marks. The wedge is an older gunsmith-made un-numbered replacement, the remaining serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The included mahogany case is of older construction showing scattered light dings and mostly worn finish, the lock escutcheon having been lost to the years. The interior is lined in red velvet and the revolver does not quite fit perfectly but appears to have been resting in the case for a long time. The case contains a small Federal Eagle flask with a few scattered dents, dual cavity Colt Patent bullet mould showing moderate wear and Eley cap tin. A rather nice example with desirable barrel address. (13C11641-6) {ANTIQUE} (2000/2500)