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1862 COLT Antique CIVIL WAR .31 Percussion M1849 POCKET Revolver FRONTIER WILD WEST/FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1862
Guns International #: 103135121 Seller's Inventory #: 251103
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
1862 COLT Antique CIVIL WAR .31 Percussion M1849 POCKET Revolver FRONTIER
WILD WEST/FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1862
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, made early in the American Civil War in 1862 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Model 1849 Pocket, the replacement for the Baby Dragoon, was the most widely produced of any Colt percussion pistol. Nearly 340,000 were manufactured during its 23-year production run that ended in 1873. Over 280,000 of these were produced by Colt’s factory at Hartford by the end of the Civil War in 1865. These were very popular and saw a lot of use on the battlefield, on the home front and in the West. These were some of the smallest, handiest pocket revolvers of the time.
Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, these handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day, that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.
The 1849 Pocket is a timeless revolver in function and aesthetic that extends beyond simply collecting. Pop culture has also been influenced by the iconic status of these pieces of history. Examples can be found in huge blockbusters like “Gangs of New York” and television shows all over the world, namely the Australian series “Wild Boys”. Amazingly, it’s even found in Japanese Anime TV series’ and American video games!
The overall condition is good. Bright gray patina. The action is strong. Very good grip with light handling wear. Numbers match. The bore has dimmed and maintains serviceable rifling. Markings are legible. Some cylinder scene remnants are visible. On this example the barrel wedge is split in two, both pieces are included.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .31 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#251103
Price: $2,000.00
Antique: Yes