Guns International #: 102422600
Seller's Inventory #: 21151
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Guns International #: 102422600
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State:
New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone:
(603) 732-4000
Fax:
(603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1228
Total Listings: 22649
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Methods: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Rare Colt Factory Nickel Model 1849 Revolver Crossed Key Marking
Description: Serial #328776. 1871, .31 Caliber, 6" octagon barrel with a very good, lightly freckled bore. This is an interesting, single-line New York revolver that retains approximately 25-30% of the original nickel plated finish; most of which remains on the triggerguard, backstrap, and on the underside of the barrel; and a generally dark plum-brown patina on the balance of the metal. The frame has a similar patina but is more mottled gray in color and has some nice original nickel remaining, especially on the right side of the frame and on the recoil shield indent. There are matching numbers present on the barrel, frame, triggerguard, and backstrap along with original "N" (Nickel) and "I P" (-Plated) stamps as well. The cylinder, which has turned predominantly to a mellow dark plum-brown patina, has traces of the original scene remaining but does not have any legible numbers and the blued wedge is a fairly recent replacement. The revolver has the original Colt high grade checkered walnut grip that has moderate wear throughout and a small chip at the toe on the right side with a larger linear bruise on the left. The lock-up is a bit loose and the mechanism functions most of the time. The revolver rates very good plus overall. A series of three small crossed keys stamps are present along the underside of the barrel; two are still clear and distinct but one is obscured by small peen and impact marks. We are not sure what the keys represent. Included with the gun is a March 5, 2008 Colt factory letter which, in addition to confirming the nickel finish, lists an extremely late shipping date of March 15, 1889 (5 guns in shipment) to "Bernardon & Vidotto" in London, England. The wooden grips are also confirmed in the letter despite the presence of the "I P" stamps mentioned above. The lack of any British proofs on the gun leads us to believe that Messrs. Bernardon & Vidotto were merely forwarding agents, possibly for the Vatican? This is a truly interesting and unusual '49 Pocket that has rare factory nickel and didn't even leave the factory until 16 years after Model 1849 production had ceased. {Refs. Colt's Pocket '49 by Jordan & Watt (2000). Antique SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102422600
Seller's Inventory #: 21151
Guns International #: 102422600
Seller's Inventory #: 21151