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A rare factory-engraved Colt Model 1849 Gustave Young style, 1858

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€ 1.000 - 1.500

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Information

USA
length 27,8 cm.
6", rifled, octagonal, 31 cal. barrel, with brass foresight. Visible rifling, some scaling and pitting inside. Rare hand engraved "Sam.l Colt" back mark. On the sides beautiful raceme engravings on a grained background, on the right one also a hound's head, on the left a monster. Six-shot cylinder with clear signs of use and time. Traces of the stagecoach holdup scene still visible, legible serial number and patent mark. Frame engraved with racemes en suite with the barrel, on the left side "COLT'S PATENT". Cock with remains of engraving, wolf's head visible on one side. Three-snap working mechanism. Brass gripstraps retaining approx. 60% of the old silver plating, partially engraved. Walnut grip scales. Matching serial number "146xxx" on barrel, cylinder, frame, central pin (shortened) and gripstraps. Barrel wedge without numbering. Main components marked "I" next to the serial numbers.

Condition report

To request a Condition Report, please contact info@czernys.com The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers. We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.

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