A few examples of appraisal values for
1849 COLT SILVER PLATED REVOLVER

• 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 1849 REVOLVER Numbered
  COLT 1849 REVOLVER Numbered '26096'.
• 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."
• 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
• Cased Model 1849 Colt Percussion
  Cased Model 1849 Colt Percussion Revolver .31 caliber 4'' barrel with single-line New York address S/N 188744. Five-shot all numbers match silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Mahogany wood case with red velvet lining eagle shield flask mold and key for the case. Condition: Case is excellent. Lining has some wear where the pistol was lying leaving the cylinder and barrel imprint. Flask is almost mint with all of the blue on the spring and a very tiny dint still retains most of the original applied lacquer. Mold retains 95% of the original blue finish with just a little brown flaking on the sprue cutter. Barrel retains 98% of the original blue finish; cylinder retains 90+ of the original blue finish losing a little on the front edge and on the shoulders of the cylinder. Retaining 100% of the cylinder scene. Loading lever has 98% of the original case colors frame retains 95% of the original case colors losing a little on the edges of the recoil shield. Backstrap and triggerguard retain 96% of the original silver-plated finish with just a little brass popping through on the edges. Walnut grips retain 100% of the varnished finish with couple very minute dents. This is a very strong case 4'' 1849 pocket Colt.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON
  ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 LONDON REVOLVER. .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel five-shot cylinder elaborately engraved nickel-plated finish British proofmarks and walnut grips. S/n 4119. Crack in grips. All serial numbers match.
• 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."
• 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
• Cased Colt Signature Series 1849
  Cased Colt Signature Series 1849 Pocket Model Black Powder Revolver .31 cal. 4" barrel S/N 340417. Blue/cc finish nickeled gripstraps. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box.
• 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.
• 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 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Model1849 five-shot .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Inscribed N. Phillips on gripstrap bottom of butt. S/n 96213. 90% blue on barrel great grips super detailed easy to see cylinder scene.
• Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver .31
  Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver .31 gauge serial #142439 third quarter 19th century; octagon barrel 4 in. L.; five shot cylinder; nickel-plated brass trigger guard and strap; walnut grips; overall length - 8 7/8 in. Estimate $ 300-500 Trigger sping weak. Iron parts with browning and very light pitting. Engraving on cylinder faint.
• COLT 1849 POCKET PISTOL, 1ST MODEL.
  COLT 1849 POCKET PISTOL, 1ST MODEL. 19th C. Colt 1849 pocket 6 shot revolver, 31 caliber, octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard, walnut grip with silver inlay, matching serial numbers 236075. 10” overall, barrel 5”L.
• 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.
• PRESENTATION COLT 1849 POCKET
  PRESENTATION COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, .31 CALIBER A beautiful .31 caliber Colt pocket revolver allegedly presented to Civil War veteran Colonel Walter G. Morrill of the Twentieth Maine Volunteer Regiment. The revolver comes in its original velvet-lined case with all accessories including: nipple-wrench/screwdriver multitool, powder flask, bullet/ball mold, and an Eley Bro's percussion cap tin. The revolver itself features an octagonal four-inch barrel with deep-blue finish with a case-hardened frame and hammer. The cylinder bears an engraving depicting a scene of a man repelling would-be highwayman from a stage coach, which matches Colt's records for the serial number. The grips have been replaced with carved ivory depicting only on the left side an American Bald Eagle clutching olive branches and arrows over a scroll reading "LIBERTY." The revolver is still in good mechanical condition with tight lock-up and no issues with timing observed. The finish is largely worn off the cylinder although it is largely intact on the barrel. All serial numbers are matching. S/N: 192815, Caliber: .31 Black Powder, BBL: 4", OAL: 9 1/2"
• 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.
• 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 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 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 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 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.
• 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 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber 5'' round barrel ivory grips. Top of barrel marked ''Address Saml Colt New York City''. S/n 34488. All surface areas very worn Cylinder turns freely.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 94493. Mfd. 1893. Bright and clean.
• 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.