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FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,500.00 USD
FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER 241467 BARREL 4" CALIBER .31 BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURED 1863. Factory finished in bright case color and blue with varnished one piece American walnut grips. Single line New York Address with gain twist rifled bore. Stagecoach Robbery cylinder scene. Produced in 1863 and factory cased with all accessories including Pocket Model Eagle powder flask, Steel ".31 Pocket" marked straight leg Colt bullet mold, Colt take down tool and sealed tin of Eley Brothers percussion caps. Case is properly partitioned with original satin lining and has a small quantity of round and conical projectiles. A silver nameplate is attached to the outer lid and is inscribed "CAPT, THOS, COOKSEY" CONDITION. Fine with barrel retaining 60% blue finish with loading lever and frame retaining over 90% vivid case colors. The grips retain most all factory varnish. All numbers are matching. The mold is very good with crisp markings and retains 60% thinning blue the flask is very fine with a nice patina, no dents and operates properly. The take down tool is very good with most all finish the case is exceptionally fine with excellent lining , solid partitions and very minimal exterior scratches. The cylinder fails to rotate properly and needs attention. A very fine wartime 1849 Pocket Model Colt. ANTIQUE