Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 809
Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1856, .31 caliber, 6 in. octagonal barrel with "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY" stamped on top, brass bead front sight, matching serial number 129862 on three spots under frame, cylinder, barrel wedge, and backstrap, "Wagon Scene" and "COLT'S PATENT" on cylinder, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, overall 11 in., comes in fitted case with two bullet molds, an eagle powder flask, all with Colt marks, a cap tin, some shot, and a cartridge envelope box, underneath the box lid is a paper label with directions for loading and cleaning Colt pistols
Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman
Condition
gun with oxidation and pitting to metal surfaces, dents and dings to barrel edges, some discoloration to brass surfaces, light rust to interior of barrel and cylinder, handling wear to grips with dents dings and scratches, large abrasion to left side of grip, appears to be functioning mechanically, bullet molds with oxidation and pitting, powder flask in good condition, case with chips, dings and handling wear, no key
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