Guns International #: 103275843
Seller's Inventory #: 250507

Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion

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Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
Antique Revolvers - Percussion

CASED ANTEBELLUM Pre-CIVIL WAR Antique COLT M1849 .31 Perc. POCKET Revolver WILD WEST/FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER with ACCESSORIES

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CASED ANTEBELLUM Pre-CIVIL WAR Antique COLT M1849 .31 Perc. POCKET Revolver

WILD WEST/FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER with ACCESSORIES

Here we present an antique Cased Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, made in 1859 in Hartford, Connecticut, just two years before the start of the American Civil War. 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 American 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.

Also included is a modern hardwood partitioned case containing a double sided eagle powder flask, case key, Eley Bros. cap tin, “L” shaped combination tool, and a “COLTS/PATENT” marked iron bullet mold.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore has slightly dimmed with strong rifling. Very good grip with minimal handling wear. Numbers match. The markings are legible. Dark brown patina. The case and accessories are very good.

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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$2450

#250507
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,450.00
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