This was the most plentiful of all the Colt percussion revolvers with approximately 325,000 produced from 1850 to 1873. This revolver was manufactured in 1856. The top barrel flat is marked " ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY" in brackets and "COLTS / PATENT" is marked on the left side of the frame. Stagecoach holdup scene roll engraved on the 5 shot cylinder and walnut smooth grips. Brass pin front and notch hammer nose rear sights, small iron trigger guard and iron back strap. According to P.L. Shumaker in COLT'S VARIATIONS OF THE OLD MODEL POCKET PISTOL, 1848 TO 1872, only 125 of these revolvers with the small iron trigger guard and two-line New York address were produced (page 75). Matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number (2891) on the loading lever.

Good with the metal surfaces exhibiting a dark mottled patina. The cylinder engraving is faint. The cylinder will not advance. There is a slight chip on the bottom left grip edge, otherwise the grips are very good with some minor handling marks and light bottom edge wear. Mechanically functions, but is out of time. From the Will Hoffeld collection.

This was the most plentiful of all the Colt percussion revolvers with approximately 325,000 produced from 1850 to 1873. This revolver was manufactured in 1859. The top barrel flat is marked " ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY" in brackets, a "2" is marked on the left side of the barrel lug and "COLTS / PATENT" is marked on the left side of the frame. The revolver has a blue barrel, cylinder, small iron round trigger guard and iron grip frame and casehardened hammer, frame and loading lever. According to P.L. Shumaker in" COLT'S VARIATIONS OF THE OLD MODEL POCKET PISTOL, 1848 TO 1872", 125 small rounded iron trigger guard Model 1849s with the two-line New York address were produced (page 75). Stagecoach holdup scene roll engraved on the cylinder and walnut smooth grips. Matching serial number on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number on the loading lever (2074) and wedge (52074).

Good as cleaned with the metal surfaces exhibiting a smooth dull metal surface with a slight gray mottled patina on the trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder exhibits some minor dings and approximately 85% clear engraving. The grips are very good with some minor scratches and nicks and light-moderate bottom edge wear. The action is good. From the Will Hoffeld collection.