#5012 • Colt Model 1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Revolver

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $2,000.00

Status: Sold

Colt Model 1849 pocket "Wells Fargo" revolver bearing the serial #59591 (matching serial numbers) in .31 caliber percussion. Pistol presents a 3" octagonal barrel lacking loading lever. Top of barrel present two-line stamping"ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW YORK CITY". with left side of frame stamped "COLTS/PATENT in two lines. The cylinder is stamped"COLTS PATENT No" followed by serial number and is engraved with a stagecoach robbery scene. Serial number indicates that the pistol was manufactured in 1853. Pistol exhibits some of its bluing and case hardening and retains much of its silver plating on the trigger guard and backstrap. Pistol exhibits extremely light abrasions to wood grips and some wear to backstrap. Frame exhibits some wear and cylinder exhibits some light pitting near nipples. Gun would rate very good to fine in NRA antique firearms standards. Provenance: Gary S. Wolfer Collection