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1849 Colt London Pocket Revolver SN 50 - RARE Two-Digit Early Original Pistol 1853
Guns International #: 101397231 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 253
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 50 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
*SALE PENDING* Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We also specialize in antique cars & petroliana, Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts, 19th century nautical & western memorabilia, early Bowie and folding knives, American folk art, and colonial era furnishings. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Very Rare First-Month Production Serial Number 50 M1849 Colt London Percussion Pocket Revolver, .31 Cal, mfg. 1853 with 5" barrel. This is a wonderful original London Colt made the first month of production in 1853. Approximately 11,000 '49 Colt pocket pistols were made at Colt's London factory between 1853-1856 and this is the one and only number 50. One unique feature to this pistol is the use of regular Hartford brass gripstraps as opposed to iron which became standard on London production guns. The earliest English Colts however did use brass. Overall the metal has a dark plum patina with strong traces of thinned bluing visible along the sides of the barrel and within protected areas. The backstrap and triggerguard retain 70% original Silver finish turned black. The original wood grips are nicely figured and fit perfectly. They retain a smooth untouched finish with a faint 1/2" check on the right side, an old surface chip on the left side, and some marring on the butt. Matching serial number "50" marked on the frame, barrel, cylinder, backstrap, triggerguard, wedge, and loading lever. Clear original Colt London barrel address, Colt's Patent marking, and English proofs on the barrel and cylinder. Original hammer, trigger, and cone front sight. All screws appear original except for the hammer screw. The action is crisp and functions well with the exception of one cylinder position which always tends to hang up. All nipples are clean originals. The bore shows good strong rifling front to back with moderate blackpowder frosting. Low digit Colt revolvers such as this are very difficult to find and highly sought after, especially in such fine original condition. A choice addition to any collection. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, or credit card (no fees). Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please disregard 's auto-checkout and call us directly to process your order. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: M1849 Pocket
Serial Number: 50
Caliber Info: .31
Barrels: 5
Manufacture Date: 1853