Colt Pocket Model 1849 London Revolver Box. Nineteenth Century.

Colt Pocket model 1849 revolver case
London. 19th century.
Steel and wood
Overall length: 22cm - Barrel length: 4 inches - Cal. 31

Blued octagonal barrel, with “ADDRESS COL. COLT - LONDON; control marks on left side and on underside of serial number 7334.
Open frame in white polished steel, marked COLT PATENT on the left side and on the underside of serial no. 7334.
Five-chamber cylinder, engraved with stagecoach attack, COLT'S PATENT marking, serial number 7334 and control marks. Single action.
Checkered walnut stock with WP initials in hand.
Very good mechanical performance. Barrel reblued by gunsmith.
Original screw-down walnut case with brass plate on top. Swivel hook lock; lock with key. The interior is lined with red felt, with applied instructions under the lid.
The box contains a bullet mold stamped Colt's Patent; a powder flask stamped C&JW HAWKSLEY, a James Dixon & Sons Sheffield grease pot, an ELEYBRO LONDON primer box, the original disassembly key and cleaning rod. 527 x 16,5)

Ref. 4678

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.