EARLY 3-DIGIT Antique LONDON MANUFACTORY COLT 1849 POCKET Revolver .31 Cased with Inscription, Made c1853

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EARLY 3-DIGIT Antique LONDON MANUFACTORY COLT 1849 POCKET Revolver .31

Cased with Inscription, Made c1853

Here we present an antique Cased Colt London Made Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, made circa 1853 in London, England. The Colt Model 1849 London Pocket revolvers were manufactured at the London factory from circa 1853 through to 1857, and used their own serial range from 1 through to approximately 11000. As there are not any records available, determining the exact date of manufacture is impossible, however with the serial number of “649”, we would assume that this was likely an 1853 first year produced revolver, very early in the production run. The quality of the London Pocket was thought to be better than its American counterpart. The factory case’s placard is inscribed “Saml Johnson” and “Horbury”, Horbury being a town in Wakefield, south of Leeds.

The Model 1849 Pocket, the replacement for the Baby Dragoon, was the most widely produced of any Colt percussion pistol. The London made revolvers are much scarcer, and some of them would have seen action in the Crimean War.

One of the most aesthetically pleasing aspects of the 1849 Pocket is its cylinder scene. Cylinder scenes during this period were common, especially for Colt, not only for their visual appeal, but because it made a revolver more difficult to forge. The scene on the cylinder of the 1849 Pocket is that of a stagecoach robbery. The focal point is the stagecoach drawn by four horses. A woman in a dress is seen framed in the doorway of the side of the coach. The driver is standing alongside wielding his pistol against multiple assailants as the horses rear and struggle against their harnesses. Several of the bandits lay dying on the ground, one tries to control the horses, two are running away and one is in the process of falling dead after being shot. Not a bad way to show interested buyers what a pistol like this would be good for. It did a fine job as a self-defense handgun for the average citizen in 19th Century America, and in this case, in England!

The overall condition is fine. This example has been very nicely refinished long ago. Very nice cylinder scene. The action is excellent. Shiny, bright strongly rifled bore. The grip is very good, contains an average amount of handling wear. Numbers match—3 digits! The case is in generally good condition. The lid has a crack, but has protected the contents for 173 years. James Dixon of Sheffield powder flask, Colt bullet mold, Eley cap tin, screwdriver. A fantastic set!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 6 inches.

Caliber: .31 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes

Price: $4,400.00
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