A Spectacular CIVIL WAR Period ENGLISH CASED LONDON COLT Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver
#108 A Spectacular Antique Civil War Period ENGLISH CASED LONDON COLT Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver circa, #8500, all matching (1855) in near new condition with deluxe box ! This pistol was used but not abused. 4", .31 cal. octagon steel barrel, blue and case hardened finish with barrel address "ADDRESS. COL: COLT / LONDON" on the top flat with 95%+ original blue finish with sharp English PROOF marks. The bore is wonderful and sharp. The 5-shot cylinder has English PROOFS and the inspector initial "C" in one of the cylinder stop depressions and the scene is 99% intact with some light to moderate pinprick pitting around the cylinder's percussion nipples from firing. Iron trigger guard and back-strap with approx. 65%+ original uncleaned light brown finish remaining. Frame marked; "COLTS PATENT" and retains 90%+ original case hardening colors. The hammer exhibits light to moderate pitting from firing and retains generous amounts of original finish. The loading lever is st