Guns International #: 103247625
Seller's Inventory #: 250603

Category - Colt Revolvers - Frontier - Civil War Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Frontier
Civil War Revolvers

CASED COLT Antique CIVIL WAR .31 Percussion M1849 POCKET Revolver FRONTIER WILD WEST SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1863 w/ACCESSORIES

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CASED COLT Antique CIVIL WAR .31 Percussion M1849 POCKET Revolver FRONTIER

WILD WEST SIX-SHOOTER Made In 1863 w/ACCESSORIES

Here we present an antique Cased Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, made during the American Civil War in 1863 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 overall condition is good. A decent amount of original finish is present in lightly trafficked areas. Most of the metal parts have matured to a gray patina. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age with serviceable rifling. Fine grip with average handling wear. Markings are legible. The cylinder scene is intact. Numbers match, including the wedge. The case and accessories are in good to very good shape.

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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$3200

#250603
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $3,200.00
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