Original Item: Only One Available. The Colt "Pocket Percussion" Model 1849 revolvers in .31cal are essentially scaled down versions of the larger Navy Model 1851 in .36cal, and were developed concurrently. The serial Number 250794 can be found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and grip frame. The cylinder is marked with 50794, while the cylinder arbor pin and loading rammer are marked with 0794. Only the barrel wedge is non-matching, marked with 9838. This would be considered "Mostly Matching", and barrel wedges are the piece most often lost or damaged.

The serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as 1864, during the later years of the U.S. Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict. As this revolver has a serial number over 187000, it has a six round .31 caliber cylinder, instead of the previous five. It also features a 5" barrel, and is in nice tight condition with nice lightly aged finish on the steel. Most importantly, the original "Stagecoach Robbery" cylinder engraving can still be seen, and is more than 80% intact! The COLT'S PATENT marking is intact as well, and the engraving throughout the cylinder is visible. Often we see these with the markings completely removed from the cylinder, so this is a real treat!

The Colt New York single line address is still crisp and fully legible across the top of the octagonal barrel -

It also has the correct COLTS PATENT on the left frame under the cylinder, and is marked 31CAL on the left side of the trigger guard. The walnut grips are in very good shape, with a lovely color. They still retain almost all of the original "piano varnish" finish applied at the factory, with wear around the bottom as is standard.

The revolver functions well, with a crisp action and good excellent indexing and lockup. The trigger is well adjusted and there are no issues with dry firing. The frame to barrel connection is wobble free. The bore is in excellent condition for a percussion revolver, with clear lands and grooves and a bright finish. There is just a bit of oxidation and wear, mostly near the forcing cone. The brass front sight is still present and in very good condition. All 6 cap nipple cones are intact and clear, though they do show some light oxidation and powder burn to the exterior.

This is a very nice '49 Pocket dating from the Civil War, a wonderful acquisition for any collection. In wonderful condition and ready to display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: 1864
Caliber: .31cal
Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 10 inches
Action: Single Action Percussion
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver

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