The Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century with over 325,000 manufactured by the time production ended in 1873, but they are very hard to come by in high condition like this example because they were generally actually carried thanks to their convenient size. This revolver dates to 1862 and remains in well above average condition. It has a cone front sight, the one-line New York barrel address, six-shot cylinder with the stagecoach scene, standard patent markings, and matching serial numbers on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge, and arbor pin.

Fine. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish on the barrel, the cylinder retains 30% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The cylinder scene is crisp. The hammer and frame retain 30% original case colors. The grip straps retain 30% original silver plating with the exposed brass having an attractive mellow appearance. The grip is also very fine with minor handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A Civil War era Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver that displays nicely.