2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 115
Scarce and Excellent Factory Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 202056, 31 percussion cal., 6 Inch bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, varnished walnut grips. This is a scarce and excellent example of a large trigger guard variant Colt Model 1849
Pocket revolver that was manufactured in 1862. The revolver has the scarce six-shot cylinder roll-engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup
scene. The barrel and cylinder have the Colt commercial blue finish and the loading lever, frame and hammer are color casehardened.
The brass trigger guard and back strap have a silver-plated finish. The one-piece walnut grip has a high polish piano finish. Standard
markings on the barrel and frame. The full serial number is located on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap and
cylinder. The partial serial number “2056” is stamped on the loading lever. All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver
is accompanied by a factory case and a full set of Colt accessories. The American style mahogany case has five compartments
and is lined with crimson velvet. The case contains: (1) 250 count tin of Ely percussion caps with green paper label and blue
paper wrapping, (2) blued, double cavity, bullet mold for round balls and conical bullets with “COLT’S PATENT” stamped
in two lines on the sprue cutter and “31PKT” on the side of the right block, (3)
pocket pistol powder flask embossed with the eagle and shield motif and
“COLTS/PATENT” on one side, (4) L-shaped, combination screw-driver and
nipple wrench, (5) sealed packet of six Hazard’s Combustible Envelope
cartridges for “Col. Colt’s Patent Revolving Pocket Pistol”, (6) key, and (7)
assortment of cast .31 caliber balls and conical bullets.
CONDITION: Excellent plus. The revolver retains 85% plus of the blue
and casehardened finish with delicate flaking on the high spots of
the barrel and the right side of the lug. The cylinder has nearly all of
the Stagecoach Holdup scene and retains 90% plus original blue . All of
the cylinder safety pins remain and the percussion nipples show only light
flash pitting. The loading lever, frame and hammer have 90% of the case
colors. The silver plating on the frame and back strap has darkened to
an attractive “black” with 85% plus of the
plating. The grip is excellent and retains 95%
of the varnished piano finish with very minor
handling marks. The action is tight and functions
perfectly. The case is fine overall with a few minor
handling and storage marks. The lining on the lid has
faded but shows minimal wear and the bottom is dusty with
compression marks. The accessories match the gun and case
for overall condition. This is an excellent example of a Civil War
period, factory cased, Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver with
scarce six shot cylinder in investment quality condition.
Estimate: 5500 - 8500 127