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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period

19th century
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A fine and original example of Colt’s iconic percussion revolver, the Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1861 during the American Civil War period. This is a .31 caliber, 6-shot percussion revolver with a 4-inch octagonal barrel, marked clearly along the top flat: “Address Col. Saml Colt. New York. U.S. America.”

The revolver features a spur hammer, under-barrel loading lever, brass trigger guard and grip frame with mellow age patina, and polished one-piece walnut grips. The cylinder bears traces of the original stagecoach hold-up scene — a distinctive engraving used by Colt on this model. Serial number 192628 is present on all major components (except the cylinder), confirming an original production date of 1861. The action remains in good working order, cocks and indexes properly.

This is a genuine antique firearm with no license required under UK law. An attractive, display-worthy, and historically important sidearm from the golden age of Colt percussion revolvers.

Dimensions:

Overall length: approx. 9 inches

Barrel length: 4 inches

Condition: Good antique condition. Original patina throughout, signs of age and wear as expected. Mechanically sound. Cylinder scene worn. Minor handling marks to grips.

Status: For sale – UK delivery available, or viewing by appointment.

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver to the 19th Century.

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SA1155379
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19724/02
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Description
A fine and original example of Colt’s iconic percussion revolver, the Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1861 during the American Civil War period. This is a .
“
31 caliber, 6-shot percussion revolver with a 4-inch octagonal barrel, marked clearly along the top flat: “Address Col.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Saml Colt. New York. U.S. America.”

fig 1. An antique Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver with an octagonal dark steel barrel, smooth walnut grip, and brass trigger guard.
fig 1. Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period

The revolver features a spur hammer, under-barrel loading lever, brass trigger guard and grip frame with mellow age patina, and polished one-piece walnut grips. The cylinder bears traces of the original stagecoach hold-up scene — a distinctive engraving used by Colt on this model. Serial number 192628 is present on all major components (except the cylinder), confirming an original production date of 1861. The action remains in good working order, cocks and indexes properly.

fig 2. An antique Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver with an octagonal dark steel barrel, smooth walnut grip, and brass trigger guard.
fig 2. Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period

This is a genuine antique firearm with no license required under UK law. An attractive, display-worthy, and historically important sidearm from the golden age of Colt percussion revolvers.

Dimensions:

Overall length: approx. 9 inches

fig 3. An antique Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver with an octagonal dark steel barrel, smooth walnut grip, and brass trigger guard.
fig 3. Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War Period

Barrel length: 4 inches

Condition: Good antique condition. Original patina throughout, signs of age and wear as expected. Mechanically sound. Cylinder scene worn. Minor handling marks to grips.

Status: For sale – UK delivery available, or viewing by appointment.

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155379
Dealers Internal Ref
19724/02
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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An antique Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver with an octagonal dark steel barrel, smooth walnut grip, and brass trigger guard.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver – Dated 1861, American Civil War period
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The Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver is a single-action percussion revolver produced by Samuel Colts manufacturing company from 1850 through 1873. It was one of the most widely manufactured firearms of the 19th century, extensively carried during the California Gold Rush and the American Civil War.

These firearms were constructed with blued or case-hardened steel barrels and revolving cylinders, paired with brass or silver-plated trigger guards and backstraps, finished with varnished solid walnut wood grips.

Authentic examples feature matching serial numbers stamped across primary components, including the frame, barrel lug, cylinder, and trigger guard. Standard models also display clear barrel markings with the manufacturer address and rolled cylinder scene engravings.

Historical firearms are commonly presented within custom velvet-lined shadow box frames, displayed on minimalist acrylic or wooden desktop stands, or incorporated into framed wall mounts within a study or library setting.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled room with low humidity to prevent oxidisation and rust. Apply microcrystalline wax or non-acidic gun oil to metal parts and a suitable wax polish to wooden grips, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners.
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