This is an exceptional original example of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver manufactured in 1862 during the American Civil War with London proof and view marks on the left side of the barrel lug and between the nipples on the unusual non-numbered five-shot cylinder. By 1862, this model featured a six-shot cylinder. The barrel also has a small brass cone front sight and the one-line New York barrel address. The cylinder has the standard stagecoach holdup scene and "COLTS PATENT" markings. "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped in two lines on the left side of the frame. The matching serial number is visible on the loading lever (partial), frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The factory "E" marking is stamped above the serial number on the barrel and below the serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. A "7" is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard towards the rear. The barrel and cylinder have a high polish blue finish. The loading lever, hammer and frame are color casehardened. The trigger guard and back strap are silver plated. The one-piece walnut grip has a high polish piano finish.

Exceptionally fine with 80% bright original high polish blue finish, 85% plus vibrant original case colors, 98% original silver with attractively aged patina, and fairly minor overall wear including some dings by the wedge, light flaking mainly on the cylinder, minor drag lines, and handling mark. The grip is very fine and retains glossy original piano varnish and has a few dings and scratches and light wear at the lower edges. Mechanically excellent.