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Civil War era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver, .31 caliber, serial number 167060, all visible serial numbers matching. Top of barrel marked "Address Col. Sam Colt New-York U.S. America", cylinder marked "Colt's Patent" with serial number. Factory bone 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 1860. Includes one (1) copy of THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS, by R. Q. Sutherland and R. L. Wilson, published by Robert Q. Sutherland, Kansas City, 1971. 12 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W x 1 3/4" D.
PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.
CONDITION: Gun retains 75%-85% of the original factory applied "wet" blue finish, some wear to bluing on barrel and cylinder. Case colors present on frame. Action is tight and holds at full and half cock. Bore is slightly dirty with visible rifling. Engraving to cylinder is highly visible. Safety pins are present. Book is in overall good condition.
