Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 915
Two Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolvers
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
.31, 4 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA", brass blade front sight, serial number 217865 on four parts of frame, 17865 on wedge and engraved 6 shot cylinder, brass backstrap, walnut grip, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, 9 in. overall; .31 caliber on brass trigger guard, 5 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW...." partially under corrosion, brass cone front sight, serial number 277700 on four parts of frame and cylinder, 0900 on wedge, 7700 on 5 shot cylinder, brass backstrap, walnut grip, "COLT'S...." on left side of frame, 10 in. overall
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition
smaller revolver with corrosion and wear to iron components, patina to brass components, wear, gouges and chips to grip, loose barrel wedge, appears to function mechanically, very light action, larger revolver with patina and wear to iron components, minor oxidation, patina to brass components, light wear to walnut grip, heavy wear to cylinder, appears to function mechanically, very stiff action, pitting, scratches and dings to both barrels
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