A 19th Century Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver.
Stock Number: 50163
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A difficult to find example of the 6 inch Barrel Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
Period
C 1866
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
North America
Description
This is a relatively rare example of what was the most prolifically produced of all Colt Revolvers. Total production 325000, this example # 281311, C1866.
It has a 6″, 31cal., octagonal barrel, clearly stamped to the top flat, “Address Col Sam Colt New-York.U.S America”. The well rifled bore is in vg condition, with only minor stain. The 6 shot cylinder has the last 4 digits of the serial number, plus “Patent”., plus some cylinder scene.
All serial numbers are present, and all are matching.
“Colts Patent” is stamped to the LHS of the metal frame, and “31 cal, to the LHS of the brass trigger guard. The brass grip frame would possibly have been silvered when first made.
All metal work now to a smooth dark grey patina, with traces of blue in protected areas. The one piece walnut grip is in vg condition, with traces of original varnish.
Action to 1/2 & full cock, and indexation, is accurate to all chambers.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
