Lot 311
Cased 1849 Pocket Colt With Ivory Grips. A nice cased Civil War period 1849 Pocket Colt with ivory grips. The date of manufacture is 1861 and serial number 196332 is matching on all parts. It has a six inch .31 cal. octagon barrel marked; "Address Col Saml Colt New York U.S. America." Approximately 75% of the cylinder scene remains. Brass trigger guard and back-strap. The frame is marked on the left side, "Colts Patent". The ivory grips have drifted to an attractive yellow patina with a 1 1/2 inch hairline repair to the rear of the left side. Tight action and in good working order, and has a smooth grey patina finish with sharp edges. Accessories include: "Colts Patent" iron bullet mold, "Eley Bros" cap tin, and a "James Dixon & Son, Sheffield" powder flask.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Realized $2,415 |
