CVA / Armi San Marco Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver "Wells Fargo" Configuration (.31 Caliber)

Description:
CVA / Armi San Marco Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

CVA / Armi San Marco Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
"Wells Fargo" Configuration (.31 Caliber)
Manufacturer: Armi San Marco, Italy
Importer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA), Black Powder Products, Inc.
Model: Colt Model 1849 Pocket Replica ("Wells Fargo" Style)
Caliber: .31 Percussion (Cap & Ball)
Action: Single Action
Capacity: 5-shot cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 inches, octagon
Finish:
Frame: Brass
Grips: Walnut.  Cylinder: Roll-engraved Stagecoach Robbery Scene.  Loading Lever: None (Wells Fargo configuration)
Original Finish: Factory coin (natural steel) finish, now aged to an attractive uniform gunmetal gray patina. Brass frame and trigger guard have developed a pleasing golden-rod patina. The finish appears consistent with original Armi San Marco/CVA production.

On many of the CVA-imported Armi San Marco revolvers from the 1970s and early 1980s, the "Wells Fargo" models were intentionally produced with what collectors commonly call a coin finish, in-the-white, or natural steel finish.
Here's how they were typically finished:

• Barrel and cylinder: Left bright or given a matte satin "coin finish" with no bluing. Frame and trigger guard: Brass, left uncoated. These naturally develop the attractive golden to honey-colored patina 
• Backstrap: Brass.
• Hammer and trigger: / color case hardened 
• Walnut grips: Oil-finished walnut.

Description
This revolver is an Italian reproduction of the famous Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, one of the most successful percussion revolvers ever produced. Manufactured by Armi San Marco and imported by Connecticut Valley Arms during the 1970s–1980s, it replicates the scarce "Wells Fargo" variation by omitting the loading lever beneath the barrel. The name has become a collector's term for this configuration.    The cylinder features the traditional roll-engraved stagecoach hold-up scene, copied from the original Colt engraving and one of the most recognizable cylinder scenes found on percussion revolvers.
Historical Background
Samuel Colt introduced the original Model 1849 Pocket Revolver in 1850 as an improvement over the Baby Dragoon. Chambered in .31 caliber, it quickly became America's most popular personal-defense revolver before the Civil War. More than 325,000 were produced between 1850 and 1873, making it Colt's best-selling percussion revolver. It was favored by travelers, merchants, lawmen, military officers, and civilians because of its light weight and compact size.
The leverless version became known among collectors as the "Wells Fargo Model" because of its resemblance to revolvers associated with stagecoach messengers. Eliminating the loading lever made the revolver lighter and easier to carry in a pocket, though loading required a separate
Barrel Markings
Top of Barrel:
CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS
MADE IN ITALY

Condition: serial #B6691, .31 cal, 4” octagonal barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and five-shot cylinder are coin finished with some sparse scattered scratches and light impact marks around the wedge. The hammer retains about 98% case-hardened finish.   The brass frame and grip frame have toned to a lovely goldenrod patina with a few light scratches and dings. The roll stamped stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder is present though slightly softened. The smooth walnut grips rate about very good with some scattered handling marks and an area of wear at the top of the right side. The cylinder properly locks and times and the action appears to function very well mechanically.

Asking $180.    all reasonable offers considered.   If you buy more than 1 firearm from me , I will discount each addition firearm at 15% off the listing price. 

This firearm is an antique and no FFL is required. Please include an ID for proof of age, unless you have purchased from me in the past.   It is your responsibility to make sure the item is legal in your state and you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.

$20 USPS priority shipping will be provided.  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no warranty express or implied. and no returns.
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Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .31
Manufacturer: CVA
Model: 1849 Pocket revolver
Serial Number: B6691
Barrel Length: 4

Price: $180.00
Shipping: $20.00
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