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LOT 209
Cased London Proofed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 269220, 31 cal., 5 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The Colt Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured in
several variations in 1850-1873 and around 340,000 were manufactured compared to 215,348 of the popular
Model 1851 Navy and around 182,000 antique Single Action Army revolvers. This revolver was manufactured in
1864 during the Civil War but was designated for shipment to London. It has “L” marked by the main serial number
locations and has London proofmarks on the barrel and cylinder. The factory trade label inside the case lid is also
addressed “14, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.” The barrel has the standard New York address, and the other markings
are standard. The grip has a higher polish varnished finish. The serial numbers are all matching, including “9220” in
black ink in the grip mortise at the butt. The case also contains a cleaning rod, L-shaped combination tool, blued
Colt patent bullet mold, Eley Bros. cap tin, and an James Dixon & Sons bag shaped powder flask.
CONDITION: Fine with 50% plus original blue and casehardened finish remaining, light oxidation and pitting, 30%
original silver plating, light aged patina on the silver and exposed brass, mild overall wear, and distinct markings.
The grip is very fine and has strong original varnish, light edge wear, and some minor pressure marks and small
scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good and have general mild wear, including
some flaking of the blue on the bullet mold with minor cracks in the case lid.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 207
Cased Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 16165, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1855 at the Colt London factory. Features
“-ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-” on top of the barrel, “COLTS/PATENT” on the frame, iron grip straps, and
matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, loading lever, wedge, and arbor
pin. The revolver lacks the London proof and view marks commonly associated with Colt London factory Model
1851s. The period partitioned case contains a James Dixon & Sons Colt’s Navy powder flask, cleaning rod, oiler,
Eley’s percussion cap tin, “L” shaped combination tool, and “COLT’S/PATENT” marked two cavity bullet mold.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 60% original blue finish. The hammer and frame retain 40% faded original
case colors. Traces of original case colors remain on the loading lever. The cylinder and grip straps have a
smooth brown-gray patina. The cylinder has some pitting and retains much of the scene. The grip is also fine
with dings and scratches and slight chips at the toes with most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically
fine. The case is very good with numerous handling/storage marks, hairline crack on the lid and some wear and
staining on the lining. The accessories are good to very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 208
Civil War
Washington Arsenal Shipped U.S. Colt
Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 65881, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was sold to the U.S.
government and shipped to Lt. Col. G.D. Ramsay, Washington Arsenal, Washington, D.C.
on September 27, 1862. This was a 1,000 gun shipment. The letter also confirms the 8
inch barrel in .44 caliber, wood grips, and “blue/brass” finish. Model 1860s generally do
not letter. Per firearms historian Charles Pate, “many” Model 1860s in this September
27, 1862 shipment were issued to the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry (see “The Colt Model
1860 Army Revolver,” page 398). This cavalry regiment is credited for destroying
General Jubal Early’s Army of the Valley, played an important roll in the Union victory
at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, and was present at the Appomattox Campaign and the
surrender of General Lee’s army. Barrel has the New York address, the frame is marked
“COLTS/PATENT,” and the cylinder has the naval scene. Both sides of the grip are
stamped with a script letter cartouche. Small single letter inspector initials on several
major components. The wedge is un-numbered. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on
the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and arbor pin.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 40% period refinished blue finish and 20% on the cylinder
and back strap in the protected areas. Nearly all of the cylinder scene remains. The frame shows
mostly muted, silvered out refurbished case colors. The brass trigger guard has an attractive mellow
appearance. The grip is very good with a series of dings on the bottom, high edge wear, and faint
cartouches. Mechanically excellent. A documented Union arsenal shipped U.S. Model 1860 Army
percussion revolver that will make a great addition to any Civil War collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 210
U.S. Colt Model
1851 “Army” Navy Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 62932, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1856. Barrel has the New York
address, the frame is marked “COLTS/PATENT/U.S.,”
and the cylinder has the standard naval scene. Small single letter inspector
initials on several major components. Faint traces of a cartouche remain on
the right side of the grip. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on
the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, loading lever, cylinder, wedge,
and arbor pin. The Colt “Army/Navy” revolvers were manufactured between
1855 and 1859 and fall within the 42,000-80,000 serial number range. The
initial issue of the “Army/Navy” revolvers was to the 1st and 2nd Cavalry regiments. The “Army/
Navy” revolvers were first used on the Texas frontier and subsequently saw wide service with
federal cavalry regiments during the Civil War.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of original blue and
casehardened finishes in the protected areas with an attractive
gray patina on the balance. There is a noticeable series of dings
on the right side of barrel at the wedge. The grip is good with a
removed cartouche lightly visible on right, high edge wear and
some scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000