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Colt Pocket Model of 1850 value

gumby226gumby226 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
I did some tradin' for this pistol that came with the story that it belonged to Wild Bill Hickock and was traded to this man's great grandpa for medical services rendered - that part may be impossible to prove, but still this pistol is in beautiful condition - appears to be unused! Nickle plated, matching numbers on all pieces, minor pitting on nickle pieces and barrel almost to brown stage (he's never cleaned or oiled!!). Grips appear original, sharp engraving on cylinder (stagecoach holdup). Very crisp action and sharp rifling. S/N 325224. .31 cal, 4 inch barrel. I'm away from my camera, but could upload pictures if it would help. I'm basing my model designation on breakdown listed in "A History of the Colt Revolver" by Charles Haven and Frank Belden (1940)- the best info I've found so far. S/N appears to put it about 1873. Any ideas on how to value - I will sell if it's worth alot, but will definitely keep if not. RussIMAGE399.jpg[img][/img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/549/IMAGE401.jpgIMAGE402.jpg
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    A Colt letter would MAYBE confirm the greatgrandpa doctor story about J.B.Hickock, at the very least tell you where the pocket model was shipped to. The last Colt letter I got for a SAA cost $225.00, I don't know if that price applys to C&B revolvers. A letter is a must for selling SAAs, and I'm shure it will inhance the chances of getting a good price for your Colt.
    For what it's worth.
    W.D.
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Flayderman Guide", identifies it as the "Model 1849 Pocket Revolver". No mention is made of any produced with a nickel plated finish though. If it can be established that it came from the Colt factory with the nickel finish, it would be worth a premium to a collector.
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  • gumby226gumby226 Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "History of the Colt Revolver" and "Guns of the Old West" both admit that the 1850 designation was not accepted by all collectors but was used for the six shot model of the 1849. Both of these old books show nickel plate as an option on these models. I agree that a letter from Colt would probably be my next step if it's to be sold for best price
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