Serial no. 9318, .31 caliber. 6 inch barrel marked Address Col. Colt/London. London proofs. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Iron triggerguard/gripstrap, the backstrap engraved J.W.H. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original green velour-lined English oak case; lid with brass escutcheon engraved John W. Henagan. Interior of lid with directions label. Accessories include iron two cavity mold marked Colt's/Patent, Dixon & Sons flask, open tin of Eley Brothers caps, L-shaped combination tool, cleaning rod, oiler and a package of 6 envelope cartridges for Col. Colt's Patent Revolving Pocket Pistol. Condition: Very good. Barrel retains 75-80% dark blue finish mixed with brown patina. Sharp markings throughout. Loading lever lug retains much vivid casehardening. Cylinder with excellent scene. Frame with mottled grey metal showing areas of silvered casehardening. Grips with few scattered small marks. Case exterior with minor marks and staining. Lining showing wear and staining, the directions label with tears and foxing. Accessories good to very good. See Illustration
Serial no. 9318, .31 caliber. 6 inch barrel marked Address Col. Colt/London. London proofs. Five-shot cylinder with stagecoach holdup scene. Iron triggerguard/gripstrap, the backstrap engraved J.W.H. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original green velour-lined English oak case; lid with brass escutcheon engraved John W. Henagan. Interior of lid with directions label. Accessories include iron two cavity mold marked Colt's/Patent, Dixon & Sons flask, open tin of Eley Brothers caps, L-shaped combination tool, cleaning rod, oiler and a package of 6 envelope cartridges for Col. Colt's Patent Revolving Pocket Pistol. Condition: Very good. Barrel retains 75-80% dark blue finish mixed with brown patina. Sharp markings throughout. Loading lever lug retains much vivid casehardening. Cylinder with excellent scene. Frame with mottled grey metal showing areas of silvered casehardening. Grips with few scattered small marks. Case exterior with minor marks and staining. Lining showing wear and staining, the directions label with tears and foxing. Accessories good to very good. See Illustration
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