GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXTREMELY FINE COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT 1849 PKT 85422 31 CAL Cal. 31. This is an extremely fine Colt pocket with 5" bbl showing little use retaining much of its original finish with crisp markings. Gun is 100% original, authentic and matching with beautiful aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% thinning original blue finish. Loading assembly, frame and hammer have traces of muted case colors with an overall smooth silver patina. Cylinder retains strong traces of thin blue finish with balance plum/gray with virtually all the rolled stagecoach holdup scene. Brass trigger guard and backstrap retain about 80% of their original silver plating. Grips are well-fit retaining virtually all of their original factory varnish with edge wear. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp, bright bore. 49973-125 JS (2,000-3,000)