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LOT 1198
Factory Engraved Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 187271, 31
cal., 5 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, varnished highly figured walnut grips. This revolver
was manufactured in 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War while Herman Bodenstein was the primary
engraving contractor for Colt following Gustave
Young’s departure for a visit to Germany.
The engraving is fine flowing scrollwork with
beaded backgrounds and floral accents. The
scarce 5 inch barrel has a factory dovetailed
blade front sight and “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.
AMERICA” on top. The six-shot cylinder has the classic stagecoach hold-up
scene. “COLTS/PATENT” is marked in an open panel on the left side of the frame.
Matching serial numbers are found on the wedge, arbor, cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger
guard, and butt. A dot is stamped either above or below the serial numbers on the frame, barrel,
trigger guard, and butt. The revolver is fitted with a nicely figured walnut grip with a varnished finish.
CONDITION: Very good plus with crisp engraving and markings, 70% plus original silver plating, patches
of vibrant original case colors, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, patches of light oxidation, and general mild marks
and scratches. The grip is fine and retains much of the original piano varnish finish and has some light scratches and dings,
minor edge wear, and handling wear. Mechanically fine. Overall, this is a very attractive early Civil War Colt Model 1849 Pocket.
This model was a popular private sidearm during the period, and engraved examples made excellent
presentation pieces and gifts.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1197
Colt First Model
Dragoon Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 7237, 44
cal., 7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Colt manufactured
approximately 7,000 First Model Dragoon revolvers in the new
Hartford factory between 1848 and 1850. At least 2,000 of these pistols were purchased
by the Ordnance Department for issue to the 1st and 2nd Dragoon Regiments and the U.S. Regiment of
Mounted Riflemen stationed in the American Southwest. This civilian example was manufactured in 1849.
The barrel has a German silver blade front sight and “{ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY}” marked on
top. The left side of the frame has “COLTS/PATENT/U.S”. The cylinder has the Texas Rangers and Comanche fight
scene and the distinctive First Model oval cylinder stops. The matching serial number is marked on the arbor pin, loading
lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The wedge is an unnumbered replacement. A “0” is marked by the serial number on
the loading lever and trigger guard. The trigger guard is also marked “K” and “F” by the serial number and “T” on the right shoulder.
CONDITION: Good with a genuine “frontier issued” appearance, traces of original silver plating in the protected areas, aged patina
on the silver and brass, gray and brown patina on the balance, mostly distinct markings, partially visible cylinder scene, and general
mild overall wear. The grip is very good and has mild lower edge wear, a few scratches and dents, two “kill notches” on the lower
left, and mild handling wear. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1199
Very Fine Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 226327L, 31 cal., 4
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, varnished walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1863, during the middle of the Civil War. The Colt Model
1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century but remains hard to
acquire in very high condition given most examples appear to have actually been carried. This is
especially true for the earlier ‘49 Pockets which were popular in the antebellum west, including in the
gold fields. It has a cone front sight, two-line New York barrel address, standard patent markings, and
matching visible serial numbers on the loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder,
cylinder arbor pin, and wedge.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original high polish blue finish on the barrel, 20% original blue finish on the cylinder
exhibiting smooth brown patina on the balance, 90% vibrant original case colors on the loading lever, frame and hammer,
attractive golden lightly aged patina on the brass, with crisp markings and cylinder scene. Grip is also very fine with some
minor outer surface flaking along the lower edges, a few light handling marks, and tight fitment. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1200
Colt Model 1861 Navy
Percussion Revolver Inscribed to
a J.B. Rockhill - Serial no. 11841,
36 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in 1863, this is one of a reported 38,000 Model 1861 Navy
revolvers manufactured between 1861-1873. A fancy script
name “J. B. Rockhill” is period inscribed on the butt of this
revolver. No further information has been located related
to this name at the current time. German silver blade front sight, “-ADDRESS
COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-” marked on top of the barrel,
standard Navy roll scene on the cylinder, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the
frame, “36 CAL” and “C” on the left of the trigger guard. Matching full and partial
serial number marked on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder,
cylinder pin and handwritten in black ink inside the back channel of the grip,
with an unnumbered replacement wedge.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% plus original blue finish on the barrel
concentrated mostly on the bottom, with smooth brown and gray patina on
the balance and some dings around the wedge, mostly visible cylinder scene
with numerous scattered dings, vise marks, and some light flash pitting, some
traces of original case colors in protected areas, and traces of original silver
finish in protected areas with bright golden patina
on the brass. Grip is fine with much of
the original glossy piano
varnish finish, some surface
flaking along on the lower
edges, numerous scattered
dings on the left lower side
and on the butt, scattered
light scratches, and defined
edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000