GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE COLT BREVETTE MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT 1849 PKT 1525 31 CAL Cal. 31. Interesting Brevette with 5" bbl marked "COLT / PATENT". So many of these Colt infringements didn''t bother paying Colt a commission, but typically if they used his name, Colt received a licensing fee. Cylinder is engraved with a dog chasing a bird and men in a boat rowing ashore. There is a proof on the left side of bbl lug with crown over "D". PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Appears original and all matching, slight traces of finish. Iron overall gray. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have a yellow-mustard patina. With well-fit grips with traces of varnish. Gun is functionally operational with good, crisp bore. 49973-115 JS (600-800)