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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 57
Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver, Serial No. 15966, Inscribed “Vaughan, California” {ANT}
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A California-marked example of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, featuring a 6-inch octagonal barrel marked “Address Sam Colt / New York City,” and frame clearly stamped “Colts / Patent.” Matching serial number 15966 appears throughout, dating this revolver to approximately 1850–1851. Of particular interest is the engraved inscription on the brass backstrap: “VAUGHAN, CALIFORNIA,” referencing the small mining settlement that once existed in Nevada County near the Yuba River. The cylinder retains faint remnants of the original stagecoach scene engraving.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx 2Day Air within the continental U.S. for $85 plus 1.5% insurance.
Metal shows a gray patina with scattered light pitting. Markings are legible, cylinder scene partially visible. Grips retain a deep, rich tone with light edge wear. Action functions properly.
Condition
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