Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2018

CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER

Estimate: $500 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, 31 caliber, six-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene, octagonal barrel with "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA." marking on top, small trigger guard, steel gripstraps, walnut grips, marked on the left side of the frame "COLTS / PATENT". Serial #238120 consistent on frame, trigger guard, and butt. With a modern shadowbox frame. Manufactured in 1863. 8 1/2" LOA, 4" barrel.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.

Condition

Later gold-plated surface, grips cleaned, most of scene strong on cylinder, with some typical pitting.