GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
CASED GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED 1849 POCKET. COLT 1849 PKT 115140 31 CAL IVORY Cal. 31. SN 115140. Dot under SN indicates extra polish for engraving or plating. 4" oct bbl, dog''s head engraved on front of bbl, arabesque scroll, heavy coverage, engraved screws, Colt''s patent pillow, 5-shot cylinder has stagecoach scene, 1-pc unnumbered ivory grips. Colt case with compartments, Colt''s patent bullet mold, black powder flask, percussion cap case, lined with red velvet. Bbl address "SAML COLT". Ramrod, cylinder, and wedge have matching SNs, small brass trigger guard. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Sharp engraving with faded finish, mostly grey metal, "certifiable pre-ban elephant ivory" grips are slightly undersized, fair bore. Box is in very good condition with light staining on velvet. Cylinder scene is clear with some light pitting nearby. 50019-225 TN (4,000-6,000)