Lot Essay
For first year of production Colt London Pocket revolvers of this type see Joseph G. Rosa, Colonel Colt, London, p. 145
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NO. 171 FOR 1853
Details
A VERY RARE .31 COLT 1849 MODEL POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER
No. 171 for 1853
With 6in. (15.2cm.) octagonal barrel engraved 'Sam.l Colt London', cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, brass trigger-guard and grip-strap with very faint traces of gilding, varnished walnut grips, and matching numbers (some wear throughout, iron parts reblued, rammer catch repaired), London proof marks
11in. (28cm.)
No. 171 for 1853
With 6in. (15.2cm.) octagonal barrel engraved 'Sam.
11in. (28cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.