Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this stunning cap & ball revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt 1849 Pocket "Signature Series 3rd Generation!"
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1849 Pocket "Signature Series 3rd Generation"
Serial: 340232
Caliber: .31 Cal
Finish: Blue barrel with color case hardened frame and nickel plated grip frame
Barrel Length: 4" octagon barrel
Optics/Sights: Brass bead front with Hammer notch rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Single-Action / Cap & Ball / Percussion
Markings: Standard / Sam Colt's signature engraved on the back strap.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, "Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy, they were fully assembled and hand-finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color-casehardening." The Italian origin of the raw parts for these revolvers is no doubt the cause of some disagreement on their authenticity, but the Blue Book further states, "Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols." Importantly, these revolvers bear only Colt markings—no import or proof marks—settling the issue rather emphatically.
The 2nd Generation versions were manufactured during the 1970s and '80s; the 3rd Generation versions were made during the 1990s and into the very early 2000s. Between the two generations, pretty much every original variation was reproduced, and several unique commemorative models were built in limited quantities. The primary, most easily recognized difference is the "Sam Colt" signature engraved on the backstrap of almost every 3rd Generation Signature Series gun.
The Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, a replacement for the Baby Dragoon, was the most widely produced of any Colt percussion pistol. Nearly 340,000 were manufactured during a 23-year production run that ended in 1873. Although most production took place in Colt's Hartford factory, approximately 11,000 were made in London. These pistols were available with octagonal barrels ranging between 3 and 6 inches in length. The one-piece walnut grips, and casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever previously featured on Colt's Walker and Dragoon revolvers was carried over to the Model 1849 Pocket. However, the square-back trigger guard was replaced with a round guard, and the engraved cylinder featured a stagecoach holdup scene rather than the Texas Ranger - Indian fight that had been standard on earlier Colts.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Colt Signature Series box, a flask, and paperwork!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1849 Pocket "Signature Series 3rd Generation"
Serial: 340232
Caliber: .31 Cal
Finish: Blue barrel with color case hardened frame and nickel plated grip frame
Barrel Length: 4" octagon barrel
Optics/Sights: Brass bead front with Hammer notch rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Single-Action / Cap & Ball / Percussion
Markings: Standard / Sam Colt's signature engraved on the back strap.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, "Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy, they were fully assembled and hand-finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color-casehardening." The Italian origin of the raw parts for these revolvers is no doubt the cause of some disagreement on their authenticity, but the Blue Book further states, "Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols." Importantly, these revolvers bear only Colt markings—no import or proof marks—settling the issue rather emphatically.
The 2nd Generation versions were manufactured during the 1970s and '80s; the 3rd Generation versions were made during the 1990s and into the very early 2000s. Between the two generations, pretty much every original variation was reproduced, and several unique commemorative models were built in limited quantities. The primary, most easily recognized difference is the "Sam Colt" signature engraved on the backstrap of almost every 3rd Generation Signature Series gun.
The Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, a replacement for the Baby Dragoon, was the most widely produced of any Colt percussion pistol. Nearly 340,000 were manufactured during a 23-year production run that ended in 1873. Although most production took place in Colt's Hartford factory, approximately 11,000 were made in London. These pistols were available with octagonal barrels ranging between 3 and 6 inches in length. The one-piece walnut grips, and casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever previously featured on Colt's Walker and Dragoon revolvers was carried over to the Model 1849 Pocket. However, the square-back trigger guard was replaced with a round guard, and the engraved cylinder featured a stagecoach holdup scene rather than the Texas Ranger - Indian fight that had been standard on earlier Colts.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Colt Signature Series box, a flask, and paperwork!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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