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COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER FINE CASED, ENGRAVED
Guns International #: 100948056 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Colt Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
FINE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER
SN 109082. Cal 31.
Blue and color cased hardened with 4? oct bbl, pin front sight and engraved “Saml Colt” address. Left side of the frame is engraved “COLTS PATENT” in a pillow shape. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a nicely figured varnished burl walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of matching SN in the backstrap channel. Cylinder is 5 shots with stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Revolver is beautifully engraved by master engraver Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame which extend over the bbl lug and top side flats with matching patterns on the rammer pivot. One scroll on the left side of the bbl lug terminates in Mr. Young’s stylized dog’s head and others terminate in flower blossoms. Matching pattern engraving is also on the backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. Hammer is deluxe engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the shank, a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer nose, fish scale patterns on the sides of the spur and top edge with a hand checkered spur. SN’s on the bottom of the revolver and buttstrap are accompanied by a small punch mark which signifies to the polishing room to do extra polishing for engraving. Accompanied by an orig green velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for a double sided eagle and stars pocket sized flask, a brass 2 cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold without sprue cutter and a small cap tin with applied Eley Bros label. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 93-95% strong blue with some thinning over the top flats and sharp edges. Rammer and handle retain dark case colors. Frame and hammer also retain dark case colors. Cylinder is a medium brown patina and shows 96-98% stagecoach hold up scene roll marking. Trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their orig silver plating. Buttstrap and bottom edges of the grip are moderately battered. Grip has good edges with light wear and a few nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light rust. Case has 3 or 4 grain checks in the bottom otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded inside the lid, moderately to heavy faded in the bottom. Partitions are solid. Flask is extremely fine retaining 97-98% orig finish. Mold has nicks, scratches & dings with bright cavities.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE!
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes