A Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver dating: 1851 provenance: USA, Rifled, 5", octa…

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A Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

dating: 1851 provenance: USA, Rifled, 5", octagonal, 31 cal. barrel (visible rifling, some pitting especially at the nozzle), with parallelepiped foresight, marked "ADDRESS SAM.L COLT / NEW YORK CITY" in two lines. Barrel with serial number matching the frame, barrel wedge with different numbering, cartridge rammer with short matching numbers. Five-shot cylinder without engraving, slightly visible serial number matching the frame. Frame with serial number "20xxx". Pin of the cylinder with matching and partial three-digit serial number. Remains of "COLTS PATENT" mark. Working mechanism, the barrel with some play. Brass grip straps. Round cylinder without serial number. Dorsal band with serial number matching the frame. Walnut grip. Remains of old browning.

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A Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

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