Lot #200 - CASED LONDON 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:200
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Lot Description:CASED LONDON 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER
31 Cal; 5 shot cylinder with 80% scene; 153mm (6") oct barrel with COL COLT LONDON address; struck with London proofs; frame marked COLTS PATENT; iron t/guard & back strap; sharp profiles, clear address & markings; soft grey patina to barrel & frame with traces of blue in protected areas; patchy finish to cylinder; vg orig walnut grips; gwo & cond. Presented in its orig oak case missing lid escutcheon & key; some mothing to Colt trade label; partitioned & lined in blue velvet with some wear & staining; with Dixon bag flask, brass Colt mould & empty cap tin. A g casing & pistol that would grade up. C.1853, 1st year of production. -
Notes:#638 all matching L/R
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 4,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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