Colt 1849 pocket
Would there be any additional value on a Colt 1849 if the DOM was during the civil war?
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I think condition matters more. If it could be traced to a famous unit or person it would help, perhaps a lot. 0 -
Finish, matching serial numbers, cylinder scene, grips, barrel and frame markings and mechanical condition are worth more than DOM unless, as charliemeyer pointed out, it has significant historical provenance. 0 -
Matching serials on "all" the parts were rare on the ones made during the war. To expedite production for the spike in demand, they were left off some parts that previously had them. 0 -
All #s match.
The #s on the cyl are clear but the scene is all but gone.All I can make out are the wagon wheels.
One of the screw heads has been broken off.
It is one of the 2 which face the rear(the 2 are visible when looking at the gun from the rear.I think they attach the grip frame to the frame.
The cond.is 15-20%.
Id like to acquire it because of its wartime birth even if its DOM doesnt add to the value.
Can someone help with the value?
The 1 I see on the auction side #s do not match.
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quote:Originally posted by tone59
All #s match.
The #s on the cyl are clear but the scene is all but gone.All I can make out are the wagon wheels.
One of the screw heads has been broken off.
It is one of the 2 which face the rear(the 2 are visible when looking at the gun from the rear.I think they attach the grip frame to the frame.
The cond.is 15-20%.
Id like to acquire it because of its wartime birth even if its DOM doesnt add to the value.
Can someone help with the value?
The 1 I see on the auction side #s do not match.
Thank You.
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You might try going to the local library. Many of them have a copy of "Flayderman's Guide, to Antique American Firearms", in their reference sections.
It has a section on the Model 1849. They were made in great quantity, over 300,000 in total. Likely the one you describe, would be classified in being "Good" condition. My WAG, per your description $400-$600?
Quality is always a major factor to collectors of antique firearms. High production pieces in just "Good" condition, generally don't have high value as compared to guns in "VG" to "Fine" condition.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
You might try going to the local library. Many of them have a copy of "Flayderman's Guide, to Antique American Firearms", in their reference sections.
It has a section on the Model 1849. They were made in great quantity, over 300,000 in total. Likely the one you describe, would be classified in being "Good" condition. My WAG, per your description $400-$600?
Quality is always a major factor to collectors of antique firearms. High production pieces in just "Good" condition, generally don't have high value as compared to guns in "VG" to "Fine" condition.
I agree with Rufe. The 6" barrel model brings a little more but it's still a pretty common revolver.0 -
thanks for the info.
i am going to pass.the guy is asking 1900.
the all but completely worn off coach scene would keep me from buying it even if it was fairly priced at 400-600.
im going to wait for one in a little better condition also born during the civil war.
my book shows nearly 100,000(about 30% of 1849s)were made from 1861-65.0
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