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Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal.

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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver, .31 caliber, serial number 102291, all visible serial numbers matching. Top of barrel marked "Saml Colt," cylinder marked "COLT'S PATENT" with serial number. Engraved scrollwork is present on most of the major components, entwining line and dot motifs appear on the loading lever and butt. Mother of pearl stocks, octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with engraved stage coach hold-up scene on cylinder, checkered hammer, bead front sight, loading lever. Barrel length: 5". Overall length: 10". Serial number corresponds to year 1855.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Some very minor pitting to barrel, 15%-20% original factory blue remains. Factory engravings are highly visible, cylinder scene is visible. Stock with chips, largest 1/4" x 1/4", to bottom edge of butt. Action is weak, holds at full and half stock. Cylinder is slightly loose. Bore is slightly dirty with visible rifling.

Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal. Lot 672: Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Revolver w/ Mother of Pearl Grips, .31 cal.