GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXCEPTIONAL 6″ COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GEORGE TISDALE, 1ST MASS REGIMENT.COLT4914146831Cal. 31. You will not find a nicer Civil War presentation 6" Colt Pocket Model. Inscription on butt "GEO. E. TISDALE / 1. MASS REGT". George E. Tisdale (1833-1918) entered service from Leominster, May of 1861 as a musician which was quite fitting for the 33 year old piano maker. He served just over a year, mustering out in July of 1862 and I don't think he ever used his gun which appears un-fired, retaining virtually all of its bright orig finish. Blue and color case hardened with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line New York address with brackets. Left side of frame has a tiny "COLTS PATENT". The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Cylinder is 5-shot with stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. This particular revolver was produced in 1858 and probably sat on a shelf until sold in 1861 when Tisdale joined service. This is a beautiful gun with a most desirable 6″ bbl and an exceptional cylinder retaining most all its orig blue that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Excellent overall, all matching. Bbl and cylinder retain 90-95% of their glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina with only faint sharp edge wear. Rammer and handle retain bright and muted case colors, frame and hammer retain 80% brilliant case colors, with balance faded to a plum/silver. Cylinder shows virtually all sharp rolled stagecoach hold-up scene. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 96-97% of their orig silver plating (dark patina). Grip is sound, well-fit retaining 97-98% plus orig varnish with losses only at edges. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52328-17 JS (6,000-8,000)