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COLT 1849 POCKET 5 INCH BARREL WITH STAGECOACH SCENE ON CYLINDER

• 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 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 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 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 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 COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET
  CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene small trigger guard two-line New York address and walnut grips. S/n 59975. In a mahogany case with flask mold and other accoutrements. Light corrosion. Our consignor (the Hallock family) indicates that all of their guns are in working order but we cannot guarantee their functionality.
• 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 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. 1849
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. 1849 pocket .31 caliber 5 shot octagonal 4'' barrel walnut grips. S/n 187220. Stage coach scene matching serial numbers even dark patina on frame and barrel. Grips retain most varnish. Brass trigger guard butt strap.
• 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.
• ANTIQUE COLT POCKET PISTOL19th
  ANTIQUE COLT POCKET PISTOL19th century Colt's Patent pocket pistol with engraved cylinder having a stagecoach robbery scene. 5 matching serial numbers 156799. 9.75 in long with 4 in octagonal barrel.
• 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 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, .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
• CASED COLT POCKET MODEL 1849
  CASED COLT POCKET MODEL 1849 PISTOL: Serial #75557. Manufactured in 1853, 1849 pocket model, .31 Caliber with an etched stage coach scene at cylinder. 4.75'' octagonal barrel. All numbers match. Also includes Bullet mold, Nipple wrench, Powder flask, caps in tin. All reside in a presentation box. Approx. 2'' h x 11'' l x 6'' w. CONDITION: Gun appears to have been restored.
• 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 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 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. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Navy five-shot .36 caliber 5-1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips and brass grip straps. Cylinder scene of stage coach hold-up. S/n 19151. ''New York'' serial model matching S/n. Metal parts worn to a fine patina. Brass and wood in good shape. Cylinder scene hard to see.
• 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.
• 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 POCKET MODEL OF NAVY CALIBER
  COLT POCKET MODEL OF NAVY CALIBER REVOLVER. Model 1862 Pocket Navy .36 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5 1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 15939. Retains 30-40% of original bluing mostly on the cylinder the rest mottled marks clear and engraving clear bore with some oxidation action smooth. Manufactured 1863.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 195308. The backstrap is engraved ''J.H. Palmer'' and the butt strap is engraved ''Washington Co. Pa. Nov. 14 1861.'' Joseph Palmer of Linden Pennsylvania mustered into the 85th Pennsylvania Infantry in mid October of 1861 and was discharged (disability) in September 1862. This gun is accompanied by a copy of Dickey History of the Eighty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry 1861-1865 (1915). Medium gray patina with scattered pitting action a little stiff bore with pitting marks clear (though s/n marks are a bit worn) cylinder scene visibile but worn. 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 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 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 1849 .31 CALIBER, STAGECOACH
  COLT 1849 .31 CALIBER, STAGECOACH SCENEpocket percussion revolver, manufacture date 1860, Colts Patent No. 180811, Hartford CT. address inscribed to top of barrel. 11 1/2" long, barrel 6" long. Oxidation to metal surfaces, indentations to wooden stock. Provenance: Property from aFairfield County Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET
  PRESENTATION 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 51714. Engraved on the backstrap is ''Dr. E.D.P. to ''T.W.S.'' for Dr. E.D. Peck to Thomas W. Sanderson. Peck was a surgeon with the Board of Enrollment District 10 and Sanderson was initially an officer in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry but resigned his commission in May of 1862 when Ohio Governor David Tod appointed him to a major in the 10th Ohio Calvary. He was with the Army of the Cumberland as well as with Sherman's march and climbed the ranks and was ultimately brevetted brigadier-general for gallantry in action at Bear Creek Station near Atlanta. Gray patina with only traces of bluing wedge is quite loose but the serial number matches action a little losse traces of silvering on the straps and trigger guard bore with light pitting marks clear cylinder scene hard to discern. Manufactured 1852.
• 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 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.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Single
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Single action six-shot .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Very good condition. 90% blue on barrel 75% on cylinder. Stagecoach scene fairly clear. Original varnish on grips brass gripstraps. Matching serial numbers.
• 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 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 Percussion
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 cal. 6'' octagonal barrel S/N 146826.  Walnut grips. Condition: Barrel is grey to brown. No cylinder scene frame is smooth grey with some pitting. Grips are good.