Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 Cal
Guns International #: 103513192 Seller's Inventory #: 166BECW-2026
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Percussion

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Seller: Northern Wings & Clays
Member Since: 4/11/21
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Burnett & David Kesar
State: Michigan
Zip: 49740
Country: United States
Phone: (229) 200-7001
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Description:
Offered here is an authentic Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, one of the most widely carried and historically significant handguns of the 19th century.

Produced from 1849 through the early 1870s, the Model 1849 was Samuel Colt’s most successful percussion revolver, favored by civilians, frontiersmen, and soldiers alike during the California Gold Rush and the American Civil War.

Key Features

Manufacturer: Colt  
Model: 1849 Pocket Revolver  
Caliber: .31 Percussion  
Action: Single-action cap & ball  
Frame: Iron frame with brass trigger guard  
Grip: One-piece walnut  
Cylinder: Standard pocket revolver cylinder  

Condition

This revolver presents as an honest, untouched antique example, showing clear signs of age and use consistent with a firearm of this period.

- Metal surfaces show natural patina and oxidation  
- Barrel address markings remain partially visible  
- Brass trigger guard has developed an aged patina  
- Walnut grip remains intact with expected wear  
- Mechanical components appear complete (function not tested)  

This is not a refinished or restored piece it is a true survivor.

Historical Significance

The Model 1849 Pocket Revolver was one of Colt’s most successful designs and was widely carried during the Gold Rush and Civil War era.

Its compact size, reliability, and ease of carry made it a favored sidearm for civilians and travelers alike.



 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .31