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LOT 156
Exceptionally Fine Cased Colt Model 1855
“Root” Side Hammer Percussion Pocket Revolver -
Serial no. 21406, 28 cal., 3 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. This incredibly high condition Colt Model 1855 Pocket revolver
is a “Model 2” variant manufactured c. 1859 with a 3 1/2 inch octagon
barrel with a cone front sight and the pointing hand followed by the two-line, two-
block patent and address marking and a round cylinder with the cabin and Indian
roll-scene. The barrel, cylinder, and butt have the matching serial number. The
bottom of the barrel also has a “K” marking. A sight groove and notch rear sight are
incorporated into the top strap. The revolver is finished with blue on the barrel,
cylinder, and frame; casehardening on the loading lever and hammer, and has a
“piano” varnish finish on the nicely figured walnut grip. It comes in a fitted hardwood case with an
Eley Bros. cap tin, blued Colt patent ball/bullet mold, a blued L-shaped combination tool, and a
Great Seal of the U.S. themed powder flask.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 95% plus original blue on the barrel and frame, mostly smooth brown patina on the cylinder scene and 90% plus original blue on the balance of the cylinder, 90% plus of the vibrant original case colors on the loading lever and hammer, and generally only minimal age and storage related wear. The grip is also exceptionally fine and has nearly all of its original high polish varnish finish remaining, attractive figure concentrated on the right side, slight edge wear, and minimal handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine and has minor storage wear.
Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection.
Estimate: 9,000 - 13,000
LOT 157
Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 302739, 31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This ‘49 Pocket was manufactured in 1868 and remains in very high condition. The Colt Model 1849 Pocket was Samuel Colt’s most popular percussion revolver design and the company’s most popular revolver in the 19th century. Over 325,000 were manufactured compared to around 192,000 Single Action Army’s manufactured by 1900. These handy revolvers generally show signs
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of having been popular with their owners as well, and relatively few were simply tucked away. This revolver appears to have rarely left its case since it left the factory. It has a brass cone front sight, “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” on top of the barrel, the
stagecoach hold-up scene on the cylinder, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “B” and “31 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers (loading lever unmarked). The fitted hardwood case has a pocket powder flask with the Great Seal of the U.S. themed design on one side, a cartridge pack, “31 PKT” and “COLT’S/PATENT” marked ball/bullet mold, L-shaped combination tool, Eley Bros. cap tin, and several balls and bullets. CONDITION: Very fine with 75% original blue finish, 85% plus original casehardened finish, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, crisp cylinder scene and markings, 40% original silver plating with attractive aged patina, mild aged patina on the exposed brass, and general mild wear. The grip is also very fine and has most of the original finish, minor dings and scratches, and light edge wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good and have minor age and storage related wear. Overall, a very attractive cased set. Provenance: The Norm Vegely Collection. Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000