A genuine matching pair of Colt pocket revolvers. Serial numbers 312636 and 312811. Both manufactured within a day or two of each other in 1869, with matching fine condition and patina, and less than 200 numbers apart. These are NRA fine condition with generous amounts of blue finish remaining and generous traces of case color also present. Each gun is 100% original, 100% complete, Mechanically perfect, and has all matching serial numbers including the wedge. The loading levers on these are not numbered which is absolutely correct and proper for Colts in this serial range. The near perfect walnut grips on both rate excellent plus. Both grips have the desirable varnished red-orange color and tone as seen on fine condition Henry Rifles. Far prettier than the military oiled walnut grips we see so often. Medium patina on the brass on each gun, a tad darker on 811. 35% to 40% matching thin blue on both 4 inch barrels and matching traces of case color on both frames. The cylinder on 811 shows a bit more brown and slightly less crisp scene and marks, but both are nicely visible. 636 also shows a slightly sharper barrel address, so it looks like 811 was the pistol the owner carried more. Probably the “right hand gun”. These would look great cased together if you happen to know where an empty 2-gun casing can be found, or if you want to make or buy a custom box, that would be neat. Or… if you have a pair of period holsters and a belt, (or buy same at the next antique arms show), that would really make a heck of a western frontier display with these great old matched Colts. A very handsome, true matched pair of very early western Colt pockets. Each gun is easily worth the better part of two thousand dollars individually. Matched pairs generally bring double the value.

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