A few examples of appraisal values for
1849 COLT

• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 124279. Scratch-carved into the butt is ''Plater'' and either ''90'' or possibly a partially worn ''186_''. There are twenty-one Platers who served in the Union Army. Mottled patina with moderate oxidation action a little stiff nicks and dings grip varnish wearing off bore with pitting retains better than 80% of the silvering on the straps and trigger guard. Manufactured 1856.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address and walnut grips. S/n 241155. With period/original flap holster. According to tradition this gun descended in the Long family of Terra Alta West Virginia. Only a few traces of bluing mostly with mottled gray patina scattered oxidation dings and dents mostly to the cylinder and to the wedge bore with some pitting action good marks clear cylinder scene still visible but faint in some areas. Manufactured 1863.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. A 19th C. Colt 31 Cal.1849 pocket revolver, octagonal barrel, engraved cylinder, brass trigger guard and walnut grip, serial # 327862, approx. 8.5”L, barrel 4”L.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 258942. Mottled gray patina bore with dings and corrosion action okay grips cleaned with chip marks fairly clear cylinder scene visible but worn. Manufactured 1864.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 189634. Engraved on the back strap is ''To. G.G. Allen.'' Several George G. Allens and a Gaston G. Allen were found in Civil War records. About 10% blue on the barrel else a mottled gray patina action a little stiff grips probalby cleaned or refinished marks generally crisp cylinder scene clear some silver remains on the trigger guard. Manufactured 1861.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 242679. Traces of bluing on the barrel otherwise mottled gray-brown patina grips cleaned action smooth bore corrosion and pitting marks crisp cylinder scene clear. Manufactured 1863.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERA
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERA Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver. 31 caliber, percussion, 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene and "Colt's Patent No. 193743", with brass trigger guard, and attached loading lever. Stamped "Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U. S. America" along the octagonal barrel. Serial #193743; all visible serial numbers match. Walnut grips. Some areas of minor wear. Barrel 4" long, 9" long overall. ESTIMATE $600-800 Condition: Some areas of minor wear.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 6'' octagonal barrel with Hartford address walnut grips. S/n 181292. Mottled patina numerous dings varnish wear on the grips wedge is stuck cylinder s/n is 181892 action a little stiff bore with pitting.
• ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET
  ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 6'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 196737. The butt strap is engraved ''Lieut. Geo. Ballou'' and the backstrap is engraved ''89th Regt N.Y.V.'' Ballou enlisted in December 1861 but was dismissed in mid 1862 due to a disability. He re-enlisted in August of 1862 in the 114th New York. The company served in the Gulf Region and Ballou was wounded at Bisland Louisiana on April 14 1863 and died of his wounds two months later. Gray patina with scattered light oxidation dents around the cylinder wedge s/n does not match bore is clean action is sticky. Manufactured 1861.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 269711. Traces of bluing remain on the frame else a mottled gray patina with scattered oxidation action is a bit loose marks clear no engraving on cylinder (doesn't look like it ever had an engraved scene). Manufactured 1864.
• Colt pocket revolver, Model 1849,
  Colt pocket revolver, Model 1849, serial number 110899, stagecoach robbery scene on cylinder; no permit required. Scratches, dents, normal wear, 30 percent original surface on metal parts.
• Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver,
  Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver, .36 cal., 4 in. barrel, all serial numbers match (110899), cylinder with stagecoach robbery scene; no permit required. Original grips with normal wear and loss to finish, moderate wear to cylinder scene, scratches on side of frame at base of trigger, dents at retaining pin, 30-40 percent original surface, Private Collection
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model .31
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model .31 cal. 4'' octagonal barrel S/N 186686. All matching numbers two-line Hartford address walnut grips. Condition: Barrel retains 50% of the bright original blue finish just thinning and off of the high edges. Loading lever retains 40% of the original case colors turning to a dark brown. Frame retains traces of case colors turning brown. Cylinder scene is sharp and crisp with light patina brown appearance. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some wear on the sharp edges and some nicks and dings.
• ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET
  ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 170248. Engraved on the back strap is ''J.H.W.'' and on the butt strap is ''12th O.V.C.'' John H. Witherell enlisted in the 12th Ohio Cavalry in the fall of 1863. The 12th Ohio Cavalry spent most of its service in Kentucky and Tennessee. Bright gray patina with scattered light oxidation action smooth bore with some oxidation engraved scene and marks worn but visible. Manufactured 1860.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grips, loading lever, six shot cylinder with faint stagecoach hold-up scene, blade front sight, single line New York barrel address, serial #234995, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt Mdl. 1849 .31 cal. revolver, 4
  Colt Mdl. 1849 .31 cal. revolver, 4 in. barrel, Serial No. 151244 (all match), stagecoach scene visible on cylinder; no permit required. Minor scuffs and areas of rust, gun lock loose, 50 percent original finish.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER CONVERSION. .32 caliber rimfire five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address nickel finish walnut grips. S/n 72228. Retains 75-80% of original nickel plating with sharp clear marks original finish on the grips minor dings and dents action smooth but the hammer will not stay cocked. The wedge has the matching s/n to the rest of the gun but also the number 2811.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER United StatesC. 1863.31 caliber, serial number 270935 all matching, walnut grip, blued finish, brass trigger guard and back strap with traces of silver plate, marked on the left side of the trigger guard "31 CAL", marked on the cylinder "COLTS PATENT/NO. 0935", and marked on the top flat of the octagonal barrel "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA."
• ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET
  ID'D COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 207822. The backstrap is engraved ''Geo. W. Little. Pittsburgh Pa.'' Little joined Company F (Hampton's Independent Company) of the Pennsylvania Light Artillery in August 1862. Company F put in three years of impressive service seeing action at Bull Run Antietam and Chancellorsville. Little mustered out in late May 1865. Dark almost chocolate brown patina with scattered light oxidation bore with some oxidation and one side with dents action a little stiff refinished/cleaned grips clear marks cylinder scene visible traces of silvering on the trigger guard. Manufactured 1862.
• COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER Serial number 231630 in five places (partial on cylinder); .31 caliber; 6 in. octagonal barrel, the top marked ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, walnut with brass backstrap and brass trigger guard; COLT'S PATENT on left side of frame; cylinder with stagecoach scene.
• COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET
  COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, blued finish, case colored receiver and loading lever, silver plated brass grip straps, walnut grip, five shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, serial #27547, manufactured 1852. Includes brass flask, ball/bullet mold, un-opened Colt/Eley caps, metal bullet box, and key. All in fitted wood case. No FFL or background check required.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 217186. Mottled gray patina overall with scattered pitting smooth action bore with some pitting wedge with no serial number marks clear cylinder scene somewhat visible. Manufactured 1862.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt model 1849 pocket revolver , .31 caliber, made in 1862, with walnut grips, 5" octagonal barrel. SN #214821 Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Very good overall condition, faint blue on barrel, wear to cylinder scene, all numbers match including the wedge, indexes correctly.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grips, loading lever, six shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, blade front sight, single line New York barrel address, serial #234995, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required. Lot includes brown leather holster.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER United StatesC. 1861.31 caliber, serial number 214704 all matching except the wedge, walnut grips, marked on the left side of the frame "COLTS/PATENT", cylinder has light scene and is marked "COLTS PATENT/14704", marked on the top flat of the octagonal barrel "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA."
• Samuel Colt NYC Revolver #90579
  Samuel Colt NYC Revolver #90579 Colts patent. Nicely engraved cylinder. Original patina. Leather holster markde ''Hunter''.E
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1849 Pocket five-shot .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 124286. Cylinder scene dark but visible matching S/ns.
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver, 1859 the octagonal barrel stamped 'Address Saml Colt, New York City, with walnut grip and numbered 156177 throughout (wedge excepted) length 8.7 in — 22 cm
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 190461. The backstrap is engraved ''W.B. Palmer.'' Research has identified a number of W.B. Palmers in active Civil War service. Gray overall patina with some brown mottling action a little stiff bore with some oxidation marks clear engraved scene quite visible. Manufactured 1861. Given that most of Mr. Romanoff's identified arms were from Pennsylvania boys the most likely candidate given the scant information we have would be William B. Palmer of the 192nd PA Infantry.
• COLT 1849 .31 CALIBER POCKET
  COLT 1849 .31 CALIBER POCKET PISTOL, MFG. 1867Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol, mfg. 1867, .31 caliber, the 6" octagonal barrel marked at the top "Address Col. Saml Colt New York-US America", the five round cylinder with only a portion of the Stagecoach Scene remaining, marked at the left frame "Colts Patent", the brass trigger guard marked at the left side ".31" cal and inspection letter "N," wood grips, matched serial number at barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and butt, bore dark with some pitting and good rifling, action good, grips with minor dents, metal dark with scratches and dents, SN 296311
• COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL, 18601849
  COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL, 18601849 Pocket Model Colt, made in 1860, serial 177256. Trigger guard stamped with a 2 and a G. Action tight, with solid lock, but cylinder does not advance. Will not stay in half-cock position. Some strong cylinder scene, some rubbed. Brass unpolished. See images. This item can be shipped in-house.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1849 Pocket .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 23356. Brass grip strap matching S/ns good grips 40% blue on barrel.
• COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET
  COLT LONDON MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 9032. Faint inscription on the backstrap. The barrel appears to have been refinished with a matte-finish blueing and the trigger guard and grip straps have been replated.
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 cal. 6'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address S/N 54239. One-piece walnut grips. Cased in a contemporary box with no accessories. Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with excellent markings. Metal is a grey to brown smooth with some areas of light staining. Backstrap and triggerguard retain most of the original silver-plated finish. Walnut grips are good with some wear around the sharp edges.
• Cased Model 1849 Colt Pocket
  Cased Model 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver .31 cal. 5'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address S/N 45649. All matching numbers except for the wedge which is 669. One-piece walnut grips. Original partitioned mahogany case brass mold with no sprue cutter two tins of percussion caps. Condition: Case maroon lining has faded to a dark brown a couple of period repairs to the lining. Outside of case has some scratches. All markings are sharp and crisp. The barrel has a hint of traces of blue mixing with grey-to-brown patina. Frame is a mottled blue grey with some dark staining. Cylinder has nice scene with crisp markings and a light patina. Backstrap and triggerguard still retain most of the original silver-plated finish with the high points showing some brass. Grips still retain most of the original varnish with some minute scratches and dings.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. A very nice Colt Pocket in .31 caliber serial number 225564, manufactured in 1863. It has the 5 inch barrel. The grips appear to retain their original varnish, and the gun has sharp edges and clean stamps. There seem to be traces of the original blue on the loading lever. The screws are all in very good and undamaged condition. There are traces of the engraved scene on the cylinder. Dimensions: 5 inch barrel, 10.75 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good condition, but with minor rust on the muzzle on the right side. There are traces of pitting on the cylinder by the nipples. The scene is worn, but still partially visible. The grips are excellent, with a little wear at the butt. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.