Presented here is a classic Colt cap and ball revolver commonly referred to as the 1849 Pocket Model. This personal sidearm, in very good original condition overall, features a 4” long, octagonal barrel matched to a .31 caliber, six-shot cylinder that has a roll pressed design retaining nearly all of the ‘stagecoach holdup’ scene. Original nipples. Safety pins are all hammered down. All serial numbers (#218310) match, including wedge. Number indicates an late 1862 date of manufacture. “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA” is stamped on the top facet of the barrel. The standard “COLTS / PATENT” is stamped on the left side of the frame. Screw heads are in good condition.

Gun metal is smooth and clean and exhibits some of the original case colors. Revolver is mechanically strong with good action but cylinder does not spin freely at half cock. Grips are of varnished, one-piece, walnut in good condition. Strong and tight, grips have minor wear along bottom edges and a small chip missing at trigger guard on right side. Back strap and the trigger guard are brass with traces of original silver-plated wash remaining.

Known as the successor to the Baby Dragoon, the Model 1849 Pocket was a small version of the Model 1851 Navy revolver and proved ever popular through its end of production in 1873. Here is a very good example of this Colt firearm.  [jet]

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