Colt Model 1849 London Pocket…..SOLD
Created on December 31st 2009
A Fine 1849 London Pocket Colt Percussion Revolver
A nice honest Colt just arrived from the US. Serial number 3155 for 1854. .31 cal’ percussion with 5 shot cylinder.
Originally blued and case-hardened finish now only a very little of original finish remaining. Wear is even all over and shows no signs of being tampered with or worked on at any time. All screw heads are nicely intact with no burring of the slot. Good one piece Walnut grips with original finish still intact, no serious dents or scratches, shakes or splits.
5″ octagonal barrel with loading lever under. The bore is very good with expected light spotting at cylinder end lessening towards muzzle. Rifling is very strong and continuous with no interuptions from corrosion. Address marked ontop flat “ADDRESS. COL, COLT / LONDON” in brackets. Clear view and final proof marks on barrel lug beside the barrel wedge.
All pars are correctly numbered including the wedge. Side of frame marked “COLT’S/PATENT”. The cylinder is roll-engraved and the Stage-Coach hold-up scene has survived very well and is clearly visable. The cylinder lugs are also all present and are about 95% intact. The cylinder is also marked “COLTS PATENT / No.3155”. There are alternating British proofs on the cylinder. There are drag marks on the cylinder from the cylinder lock-up pin but currently there is no evidence of the cylinder actually dragging or failing to lock up.
The action is fine and the gun “tight” and mechanically sound. Iron rounded trigger guard with backstrap and smooth grip.
The bullet mold which accompanies the gun is the correct genuine Colt mold. It is a two cavity type – one ball the other connical bullet, with sprue cutter on top marked “COLTS / PATENT”. On the side of the body it is marked “31PKT”. The mold shows signs of usage but is not damaged.
Both items have an good even overall mottled grey patina to them. A good intact collectors item with the correct mold from Colt.
£1250.00
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