COLT TYPE 5 NEW MODEL POCKET BREECH LOADING

CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S# 299808. This variant of the type 5 breech loaders was converted from an 1849 percussion pocket model. It has a 3.5" round bbl without ejector and 2 line Hartford address. 5-shot round rebated cylinder with stage coach scene. " - PAT JULY 25 1871 - / - PAT JULY 2 1872 - " marked frame with large hammer screw and no loading gate. Brass straps. 1-piece walnut grips. Matching numbered bbl, cyl, frame, arbor, straps, & grips. Wedge is numbered to another gun. CONDITION: Overall good plus. The bbl retains 25% of the original blue with some handling marks. Cylinder is in similar condition with good roll scene. Frame retains 25% of the fading case coloring. Straps have some minor traces of plating in the most protected areas. Grips are sound with some scattered handling marks and added varnish. (01-29978/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1200-1800