Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Identified Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, c. 1863, serial number 203367, walnut grip, silver-plated brass backstrap engraved with John Tasker, East Cambridge, Mass., steel frame, cylinder, and octagonal barrel marked ADDRESS SAML. COLT/HARTFORD CT., barrel lg. 5, overall lg. 10 3/4 in.
Note: John Tasker was a member of the 35th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, enlisted August 11, 1862, and discharged for disability on October 10, 1864.
Estimate $2,800-3,000
Light blueing left on the barrel, and the action functions properly.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
John Tasker, East CambridgeChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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