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Very Fine Cased & London-Proofed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

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Very Fine Cased & London-Proofed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
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serial #261324, .31 cal, 6” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely 1864-made revolver retains about 92% original bright blue with most of the loss due to scattered light dings and minor scratches. The New York barrel address was rather lightly struck while the London proof marks on the left side are crisp. Curiously the five-shot cylinder shows an antique restored bright blue finish, no doubt done in England, retaining about 95% showing a few light dings, some pinprick pitting, and the cylinder scene left somewhat softened but mostly visible, the London proofs otherwise crisp and strong. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain about 95% nice case-hardened colors remaining mostly vibrant with some areas drifting to smoky gray and some of the colors a bit thin as is often seen on wartime guns. The “COLTS PATENT” on the frame was lightly struck and the backstrap and triggerguard retain about 97% original silver finish showing some very slight edge wear and scattered tiny dings, the silver with a fine medium tarnish. The small parts retain lovely brilliant fire blue and the smooth walnut grip is in very fine condition retaining most of its original varnish with some scattered dings and edge wear. The left locator pin on the frame for the barrel has broken off into the barrel and one cylinder safety pin is intact. The wedge bears two numbers, one of which is matching the frame, the loading lever is “7762” and the cylinder number has been restruck in factory-style numbering to match the frame. The remaining numbered parts are matching and the action is crisp. The period mahogany case remains in very good plus condition with the expected scuffs and dings along the exterior, the interior lined in blue baize showing some areas of refurbishment and slight fading. The lid retains a mostly intact loading instructions sticker and the case contains some nice period accessories including: brass-handled steel cleaning jag, combination tool, dual cavity Colts Patent bullet mould, nickeled oiler, Eley cap tin and a nice multi-compartment powder flask with oak leaf motif. An attractive ensemble for the antique arms collector. (13B11641-5) {ANTIQUE} (4000/5000)