SCARCE COLT BREVETTE MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1525. Cal. 31. Interesting Brevette with 5″ bbl marked “COLT / PATENT”. So many of these Colt infringements didn’t bother paying Colt a commission, but typically if they used his name, Colt received a licensing fee. Cylinder is engraved with a dog chasing a bird and men in a boat rowing ashore. There is a proof on the left side of bbl lug with crown over “D”. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Appears original and all matching, slight traces of finish. Iron overall gray. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have a yellow-mustard patina. With well-fit grips with traces of varnish. Gun is functionally operational with good, crisp bore. 49973-115 JS (600-800) – Lot 1256

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1256	$920.00	SCARCE COLT BREVETTE MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1525. Cal. 31. Interesting Brevette with 5″ bbl marked “COLT / PATENT”. So many of these Colt infringements didn’t bother paying Colt a commission, but typically if they used his name, Colt received a licensing fee. Cylinder is engraved with a dog chasing a bird and men in a boat rowing ashore. There is a proof on the left side of bbl lug with crown over “D”. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Appears original and all matching, slight traces of finish. Iron overall gray. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have a yellow-mustard patina. With well-fit grips with traces of varnish. Gun is functionally operational with good, crisp bore. 49973-115 JS (600-800) – Lot 1256 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE COLT BREVETTE MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.