NICELY ENGRAVED Pre-CIVIL WAR Antique COLT M1849 Percussion POCKET Revolver ANTEBELLUM Wild West SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1857

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NICELY ENGRAVED Pre-CIVIL WAR Antique COLT M1849 Percussion POCKET Revolver

ANTEBELLUM Wild West SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1857

Here we present an antique Engraved Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, made in 1857 in Hartford, Connecticut, just four 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.

The overall condition is very good. This example has been lightly refinished, although some original silver plating remains on the straps. The action functions, but skips the half cock notch. Markings are legible. The grip on this example is fine. Most of the cylinder scene is intact and discernable. Visible numbers match. Shiny, bright bore with strong rifling. Sharp,
subsequently and traditionally engraved with floral designs. Loading lever screw is a replacement.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 5 inches.

Caliber: .31 Percussion

Overall condition as seenin photos.

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$2900

#257000
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,900.00
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