Guns International #: 101410581
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Guns International #: 101410581
Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
- Civil War Revolvers
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State:
Texas
Country: United States
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Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION, 31 CALIBER, 6” BARREL, SILVER PLATED, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES
Description: **********SOLD********** Description of Gun: The Colt 1849 Pocket revolvers were manufactured 1850-1873, with serial numbers ending at 340001. They were made both with and without a loading rammer, and the most popular barrel lengths with rammer were 4”, 5”, and 6”. This 6” barreled example has a one-line New York address that is sharp and deep, as is “Colts Patent” on the frame. The Stage Coach Holdup scene remains 100% sharp on the cylinder, with the “Colt’s Patent / No. 328320” banner also prominent. Several views of the rolled-scene cylinder panels are pictured. This Colt has very distinct matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, arbor pin, rammer, and wedge. Above or below the serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap is the letter “E”, which designated this gun for special polishing and engraving. The engraving work is stunning, with deeply cut scrolls on the frame, barrel, rammer, and backstrap. The recoil shield and some frame bordering received special treatment, as did the trigger guard. A detailed wolf’s head is engraved on both sides of the hammer. Distinctive skip-cut bordering around the one-line address highlights that feature, and also decorates the end of the barrel. The entire revolver was silver plated, of which 99% remains, with tarnishing evident near the muzzle, backstrap, and other areas. The one-piece select burl walnut grips are exceptionally beautiful. They were apparently finished with many coats of hand-rubbed varnish to yield high gloss surfaces. The grips fit the brass straps perfectly, and show no signs of shrinkage or abuse. The bore in this 31 caliber Colt has strong lands and grooves that are shiny, with only the slightest scattered porosity being evenly distributed. The barrel has its original pin-type front sight, with the normal sighting groove on the hammer. The cylinder nipples are nice and undamaged, as are the six safety pins as shown in the pictures. The gun cocks and locks up tightly as would be expected, with perfect timing on the cylinder locking bolt. The rammer assembly functions and latches crisply under the barrel. The wedge fits tightly through the barrel and arbor pin slot, and there is no evidence of abusive damage to the barrel or wedge as commonly seen on percussion Colts. Overall this is a beautiful engraved Colt percussion revolver! Description of Case & Accessories: This is not a reproduction case! Made by one of the five period case makers for Colt. Early American case with partitions for the 6” barreled Colt M1849 Pocket revolver. The “rub” marks left by the cylinder over the years are very apparent. The sturdy wooden partitions are covered with old blue fabric that shows wear in the expected locations. The brass hinges are secured with four steel screws as is proper on an old original case. The case includes a lock, but of course the key has been lost. Brass bullet mold for both round and conical ball. Marked “Colt’s / Patent”. The upper right case corner compartment contains a batch of these round and conical balls. An Eagle & Shield flask as made of copper and brass with steel screws. No maker’s markings. Percussion cap tin full of what appears to be #12 caps. The lid is labeled “Rd. Walker’s / Foil Lined / Ground Edge / Caps” and a worn date below that which appears to be “1854”. The outside surfaces are painted in a shiny maroon color with wear along the bottom edges. Packet of sealed paper cartridges labeled “6 Combustible Envelope / Cartridges / Made Of Hazard’s Powder / For Either Colt’s Or Whitney’s / Revolving Pocket Pistols / 31/100 Inch Calibre / Warranted Superior Quality”. The six cartridges are wrapped with heavy paper and wax sealed against moisture. Terms: No International sales. Not being sold as a shooter, but as a functional collector’s Colt 1849 Pocket percussion. If you want to shoot any older Colt, first take it to a gunsmith and have it checked out. Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request. Send me an email, and we can set up a phone call to discuss details of this antique gun. See my 20 years of feedback ratings on eBay (user name: victorio1sw). Member NRA, TGCA, CCA, RSA, and S&WCA. I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by USPS Registered Mail (17” x 11” x 6-1/2” box) with insurance $46.00 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received. Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101410581
Guns International #: 101410581