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Lot Description

Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Inscribed to George Ivers

American Civil War

.31 caliber. 6" octagonal barrel. SN: 157474 (mfg. ca.1859). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver plated backstrap and large brass triggerguard, one piece walnut grip. Single action percussion revolver with five-chambered smooth round cylinder, hammer nose notch rear sight and post front sight with old filled dovetail notch to its rear. Two-line bracketed barrel address reads: {ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY}. Standard stage-coach hold up scene on cylinder with usual COLT'S PATENT mark and serial number, lower left of frame with two-line COLT'S/PATENT mark. Matching serial numbers throughout except for the wedge, which is an unnumbered replacement and the cylinder arbor which is not numbered either. Bottom of grip is engraved George Ivers. A search of www.civilwardata.com reveals that two "George Ivers" fought in the Civil War, both in the Regular Army. One was a private in Company A of the 7th US Infantry and one with the middle initial "H" who served in Company A 1st Battalion US Engineers. Further research may prove fruitful.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Fair to Good. Bore good, dark and dirty with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Metal with no finish, showing a mottled and oxidized brownish gray patina. Metal with scattered surface roughness, numerous impact marks and some pitting. Markings mostly visible although the cylinder scene is weak. Grip with moderate wear, showing scattered bumps, dings and mars and no varnish remaining.

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