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SAML. COLT, SERIAL NO. 122256/I, DATED '1861'
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A FACTORY ENGRAVED .31 'MODEL 1849' FIVE-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER
SAML. COLT, SERIAL NO. 122256/I, DATED '1861'
With octagonal sighted barrel with 'SAML. COLT' script signature, cylinder with stage coach scene, frame with hand engraved 'COLTS PATENT', brass grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining much original silvered finish, the former engraved 'E.M. MERRILL FROM HIS UNCLES JOSEPH & BENJ. APR 20TH 1861', ivory one-piece grips, and matching numbers throughout, the principle numbers marked with an 'I', the barrel, frame, grip-strap, trigger-guard and loading-lever lug each with Gustave Young style scroll engraving against a stippled ground, that on the left side of the barrel-lug inhabited by a griffin's head
4in (10.2cm) barrel
SAML. COLT, SERIAL NO. 122256/I, DATED '1861'
With octagonal sighted barrel with 'SAML. COLT' script signature, cylinder with stage coach scene, frame with hand engraved 'COLTS PATENT', brass grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining much original silvered finish, the former engraved 'E.M. MERRILL FROM HIS UNCLES JOSEPH & BENJ. APR 20TH 1861', ivory one-piece grips, and matching numbers throughout, the principle numbers marked with an 'I', the barrel, frame, grip-strap, trigger-guard and loading-lever lug each with Gustave Young style scroll engraving against a stippled ground, that on the left side of the barrel-lug inhabited by a griffin's head
4in (10.2cm) barrel
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Sale room notice
This revolver is catalogued as matching numbers throughout. It should be noted that the last two digits of the serial number have been transposed on some parts when marked at the factory during production.
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