DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The June 2021 Auctions: Day 3

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 2001

COLT MODEL 1849 SIX SHOT POCKET PISTOL, .31 CAL., 1862, L 4" BARREL, SN 218136, INCLUDES FITTED CASE, BULLET MOLD AND POWDER FLASK

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
All matching serial numbers of 218136 (Manufacture date of 1862), the barrel wedge assembly does not appear to be marked, but looks to be original. Stamped "Address CCL Saml Colt New-York US America" on top of the octagonal barrel. Brass trigger guard is stamped "R". Having a notched hammer rear sight with wood pistol grips. Overall length is 9". This lot includes a velvet-lined fitted case, tin powder flask, dual-cavity bullet mold for both connical and round shot and a small box of eight percussion caps (age or working order unknown).