^Lot 317a Colt 1849 Pocket 31 cal #287531

Antique single action cap-n-ball black powder percussion revolver. Manufactured circa 1866. Features an 4" octagon barrel, brass bead front sight, 'v' notch rear sight cut into the hammer lip, smooth thin trigger, knurled hammer spur, non-fluted six shot cylinder with roll stamped Stagecoach scene, loading lever, round brass trigger guard, brass backstrap, one-piece oil finished smooth walnut grip. Bore is good, fairly bright with sharp rifling, some light pitting throughout, dark grooves. Metal surfaces show mottled brown patina, over small areas of bare metal. Cleaned, with slight losses of sharp edges on barrel flats, minor loss of contours throughout. Engraved scene on cylinder mostly gone, with traces remaining. Wood is good condition with slight shrinkage, small dents, chip out of both sides at toe. Serial number repeated on barrel, cylinder (missing first two digits), triggerguard & back strap. Action is sound, a bit stiff. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***