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LOT 1102
Exceptional Special Order Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 176393, 31 cal., 4 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish,
highly figured walnut grips. Manufactured in 1860.
The barrel has the two-line Hartford address. “COLTS/PATENT”
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LOT 1101
Fine Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Case and Accessories - Serial no. 28378, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in the Colt London factory in 1855. It has the “-ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON-” barrel address, London proof marks on the barrel and cylinder, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left of the frame, matching serial numbers, standard cylinder scene, varnished walnut grip, and rounded head screws. Includes a correct case with blank lid escutcheon and original “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT’S PISTOLS” label underneath the lid, exceptional James Dixon & Sons “COLTS NAVY FLASK”, cleaning rod, L-shaped combination tool, iron dual cavity bullet mold, Eley Bros cap tin, extra percussion nipple, bullets and balls. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder with scattered flaking and gray/ brown patina on the balance, 60% vivid original case colors remain on the frame with scattered light to moderate freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Grip is very fine with some scattered light pressure dings mostly concentrated on the right, some light crazing along the bottom right edge, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included case is very good with added protective varnish on the exterior, numerous scattered scratches, a few areas of light separation in the wood, very good original faded lining, and general age related wear overall. The accessories are all fine. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
stamped on the left of the frame. The cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, loading lever, arbor pin, and wedge. This example is wearing a presentation style “piano varnish” factory burl walnut grip and special order rifle style dovetailed front sight.
The Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular of all of Colt’s percussion revolvers. They would certainly have been more convenient for those needing some personal protection in the gold
fields and saloons of the West as well as the crowded and crime riddled streets of the large cities in the
East compared to the larger Colt Dragoon revolvers or mid-sized Model 1851 Navy and definitely packed more firepower than many
of the single and double shot pocket pistols of the day. During the Civil War, many were carried as personal sidearms. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 70% plus original bright blue finish, mostly concentrated on the barrel with strong traces on the cylinder, with some scattered light flaking and smooth brown patina on the balance, a crisp cylinder scene, and distinct markings and edges in the metal overall. 90% vivid original case colors on the frame, hammer and loading lever, and 20% tarnished original silver finish remains on the trigger guard and back strap. The burl walnut grip is excellent with attractive patterns, defined edges, a few light handling marks, and rich original varnished finish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1103
Cased Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer “Root” Percussion Pocket Revolver - Serial
no. 11758, 31 cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1867 and is the Model 7 variant with the distinctive screw in the side of the cylinder that secures the cylinder pin, the stagecoach roll-scene, and a 3 1/2 inch, two- stage, round barrel with a brass post front sight and the two-line “ADDRESS COL. COLT/ NEW-YORK U.S.A.” marking. The matching serial number is visible on the bottom of the barrel, side of the cylinder, and the butt of the frame. The revolver comes in a fitted wood case with a double sided eagle flask, L-shaped combination tool, and blued, dual
cavity mold.
CONDITION: Fine with 40% original blue finish remaining and concentrated primarily on the frame, smooth brown patina on most of the balance, some flashes of bright original case colors in the protected areas of the loading lever, mild scratches and marks, some faint oxidation, and mild overall wear. The grip is also fine and has some dings and scratches, lower edge wear, slight loss at the heel, and most of the original varnish. Mechanically
fine. The case and accessories are very good and have mild age and storage related wear,
a crack in the refinished lid, reglued partitions, separation of the lower front panel, and numerous marks on the mold.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1104
Unique Old West “Avenging
Angel” Colt Pocket Navy
Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 1359, 38 CF
cal., 3 inch shortened round bbl., nickel finish,
walnut grips. These conversion style revolvers
were manufactured as a cartridge revolver circa
1873-1875 by Colt using existing percussion revolvers or parts and
manufacturing new components to accept cartridges. Many of these were
carried out West. This example has the standard markings and features.
Matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, butt and cylinder (faint).
The wedge is unnumbered and the barrel lug marked with a faint non-matching serial number. Ejector assembly period removed with plugged sections in its place as well as the barrel being shortened. Period tack decoration in right grip panel.
CONDITION: Good as period modified, retains half of an old period nickel finish with dark brown patina on the balance, worn markings and some scattered light pitting. Grip is also good with scattered scratches and dents, some crazing along the bottom edges, and tack decoration in right panel as mentioned above. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750