Samuel Colt's "New Model" pocket pistols and the larger rifles, carbines, and shotguns of the same basic design were the only solid frame percussion arms produced by Colt. This example is a Model 5A variation manufactured in 1861.The two-stage round barrel has a brass post front sight, New York address, and the matching serial number on the underside. The 5-shot cylinder is fluted and has the patent date marking in one of the flutes. The period partitioned case contains a "COLTS/PATENT" marked two cavity iron bullet mold, an Eley Brothers cap tin, an "L" shaped combination tool, a double side eagle powder flask, and three packages of combustible envelope cartridges. Provenance: The Peter Holder Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% plus bright original high polish blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and loading lever. The grip is excellent with some handling marks and nearly all of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor handling/storage marks and faded lining.