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LOT 217
Cased Colt Model 1855 Root Pocket Revolver with Accessories - Serial no. 13584, 28 cal.,
3 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1856.
The top barrel flat is marked “COLT’S PT./1855” followed by “ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” with the pointing finger and Maltese crosses. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Cabin and Indian Fight scene and marked “COLT’S PATENT/No 13584” (faint). All blue finish with casehardened hammer, loading lever and fire blue trigger. Pin front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip. The matching serial number is stamped on the butt, barrel and cylinder. The revolver is in a wooden case with velvet lining, which also holds an eagle powder flask, an Eley cap tin, a Colt’s patent marked two cavity bullet mold with iron sprue cutter, and a key.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Limited light pitting is present with most of the cylinder scene remaining. Traces of original case colors remain on the loading lever and hammer. The grip is also very fine with two small chips missing from the front near the bottom and a few mild handling marks. Mechanically fine. The case is fine with two hairline cracks present on the lid and faded original lining showing high spot wear.
Estimate: 3,250 - 5,000
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LOT 215
Gustave Young Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 97111, 31 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, varnished walnut grips. This factory engraved Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured
in 1854. Gustave Young’s shop were the primary engravers for Colt from 1852 until the mid to late 1860s. The intricate scroll
engraving, hand engraved “COLTS/PATENT” marking on the frame and hand engraved “SAML COLT”“presentation style” marking on the barrel match other Young engraved Colt revolvers from the 1850s. For example, “The Book of Colt Engraving” by R. L. Wilson
includes multiple revolvers with similar dog head designs worked into the scroll patterns. The dog head on this revolver appears
on the left side of the frame. The hammer has Young’s classic wolf/hound head motif. The cylinder has the standard stagecoach scene.
Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, loading lever, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin. A dot, which indicated special finishing by the factory, is stamped below or above the serial numbers to the main components (barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap).
CONDITION: Very good plus. The grip straps retain most of the original silver plating and traces of original blue finish remain no the barrel, otherwise the untouched original revolver has a smooth gray patina associated with a well traveled sidearm proving that not all art hangs on the wall. Much of the cylinder scene remains. The engraving is crisp. The grip is fine with minor handling marks and much of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not always rotate properly when action is cycled.
Estimat
e: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 216
Exceptional and Highly Desirable “Wells Fargo Model” Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 140200,
31 cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1858. This is a scarce example of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model variation with a three inch barrel without provisions for a loading lever, a solid lug without loading slots, and otherwise standard Model 1849 markings and features including matching visible serial numbers
on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, wedge, cylinder and cylinder pin.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, smooth gray patina
on the cylinder with a distinct scene, 75% vivid original case colors, and 70% original silver plated finish on the brass. Grip is very fine with some mild edge wear, some scattered light scratches, and most of the original varnish finish. The hammer requires manual assistance in order to release with the trigger. This
desirable “Wells Fargo Model” Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver is in a high level of condition when compared with the surviving examples today. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500