Horst Held   =   Antique Handguns

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541 Lynnie Pennie Lane              Midlothian, Texas 76065

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Colt 1849 pocket revolver, serial # 121475, made in 1856, caliber .31 percussion, 4" octagonal barrel with bead front sight and two-line maker's NEW YORK inscription on top, 5-shot cylinder with more than 50%  scene, the metal parts are mostly gray, good plating on straps remaining, sharp inscriptions with the exception on the left side of frame, good varnished grips. The revolver in NRA "very good" condition.
The revolver comes in a red lined cased set, with Colt powder flask, not marked bullet mold, a tin containing caps, 4 combustible cartridges which appear to be younger, and a key. The rare set in very good to fine condition   
$4,500.

 

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