"COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. SN 3364. Cal. 31. Scarce London pocket with 4" oct bbl, brass pin front sight, 2-line London address with serifs and 5-shot cylinder, all with British proofs. It has "COLTS PATENT" on left side of frame with iron trigger guard & back strap and 1-pc varnished walnut grip. CONDITION: About very good, all matching including wedge. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled medium silver/brown patina with some scattered spots of pitting on bbl. Cylinder retains about 80-85% stagecoach holdup scene and all five safety pins are serviceable. Frame & trigger guard retain traces of orig finish being mostly a silver/gray patina. Grip is sound showing edge wear with scattered nicks & scratches and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-31756 JR139 (1,500-2,500)"
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