Catalog Auction info Auction #128 - Two-Day Sale, November 21st & 22nd (#128) 11/21/2020 9:00 AM EST Closed Starts Ending 11/21/2020 9:00 AM EST Auction Info Lot #102Fine Cased Pair of Inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolvers Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$8,400 Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 Description Description: serial #255057 & 256793, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrels with mostly bright very fine bores showing some scattered light oxidation and pinprick pitting, mostly nearer the breeches, with otherwise strong rifling throughout. This is a handsome pair of 1864-made revolvers with lovely period inscription along both backstraps "Capt Jno. F. Rodgers, U.S.A." The barrel of No. 255057 retains about 70-75% original bright blue showing overall flaking to a pleasant mild gray-brown patina, along with a few scattered light dings along the edges and right side around the wedge. The five-shot cylinder has mostly toned to pewter gunmetal patina showing a few mild brown freckles and strong flakes of original bright blue scattered about, the safety pins remain mostly intact and the stagecoach cylinder scene is completely intact and quite crisp. The frame and hammer retain about 90% vibrant case-hardened colors showing overall mild muting, a few tiny dings along the edges and some sparsely scattered very light oxidation staining. The left barrel locator pin has broken off and the loading lever has mostly toned to pewter patina showing some areas of mild oxidation staining and the plunger with strong case-hardened colors. The triggerguard and backstrap retain about 40% silver finish mostly around the guard, taking on a lovely dark tarnish with the balance toned to a pleasant ocher patina and the inscription remaining completely intact and strong. Some of the screw heads show some light slot wear and otherwise retain strong bright fire blue, the trigger and wedge also with fine fire blue. The New York barrel address and all of the other markings remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in very fine to near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a tiny drying crack at the base of the right side and some scattered light dings. The arbor is un-numbered, the wedge is mismatched numbered "54948" and the remaining serialized parts are matching. The hand spring is either weak or broken but the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically when held down with solid timing and lock-up. The barrel of No. 256793 retains about 92% original bright blue showing some mild high edge wear, some sparsely scattered specks of light oxidation staining and a number of small dings on the right side near the wedge. The five-shot cylinder retains perhaps 20% original bright blue with the balance flaked to pewter gunmetal patina, the safety pins are mostly intact and the stagecoach cylinder scene is completely intact and quite crisp. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain about 92% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors showing some toning to pewter along the loading lever, a few mild freckles and handling marks along the frame. The left barrel locator pin has broken off into the barrel. The triggerguard and backstrap have mostly toned to a lovely dark ocher patina showing some mild tarnishing and remnants of dark silver finish around the triggerguard. The inscription remains completely intact and strong and the screw heads, trigger and wedge retain almost all of their brilliant fire blue. The New York barrel address and other markings remain crisp. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in near excellent condition retaining about 98% period reapplied antique varnish showing an expertly repaired small chip at the right edge and some other minor handling marks. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. The revolvers are housed in a lovely period French-fitted mahogany case that rates very fine retaining much of its exterior varnish showing some mild staining and fine grain cracks along the lid, the base with a few moderate drying cracks and showing remnants of original green paper covering. The case is fitted with brass reinforcements along the corners of both the lid and base; the lock escutcheons and diamond inlay on the lid have been lost to the years. The interior is lined in a fine deep purple baize with dark green accenting, showing some light scuffs and a couple small detached areas. The case contains a number of fine original accessories including a partial japanned tin of Eley's caps with green label and Colt's callout, fire-blued nipple wrench that shows damage on one prong, dual cavity Colt's Patent bullet mould that retains about 90% original blue, showing some scattered moderate dings and crisp "31 PKT" stamp and patent markings and a fine Federal Eagle powder flask marked "COLTS PATENT" retaining strong original finish with some mild staining and tarnishing and the spring with strong fire blue. Research indicates these pistols were very likely presented to a Captain John Frederick Rodgers of Connecticut who was commissioned a Second Lieutenant into the U.S. Army Quartermaster's Department on July 21, 1862 and was promoted to Captain on July 28, 1866. He remained an army man for life, retiring January 13, 1894 and passing away on August 25, 1899. This is a very attractive pair of revolvers with a lovely period casing and inscription. 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