The Colt Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century but remains hard to acquire in very high condition given most examples appear to have actually been carried. This is especially the case for the earlier '49 Pockets which were popular in the antebellum West, including in the gold fields. However, this revolver manufactured in 1857 remains in very fine condition. It has a cone front sight, two-line New York barrel address, standard patent markings, mismatched loading lever (3986), and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, arbor pin, and wedge. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Fine. The barrel retains 75% bright original polish blue finish and the cylinder retains traces of original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance and nearly all of the cylinder scene remaining. The frame retains 30% original case colors on the right side, otherwise faded to gray. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer. 20% original case colors remain on the loading lever. The grip straps retain 75% attractive age darkened original silver plating. The grip is excellent with a few handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent.