Manufactured in 1853, this is an excellent original example of a Colt Model 1849 Revolver. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two line New York address inside brackets and the left side of the frame is stamped "COLTS/PATENT". The left side of the trigger guard has the letters "W" and "X". The cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene. A small letter "B" is stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and on the cylinder. Matching full serial number on barrel, cylinder, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number on the loading lever and barrel wedge. Fitted with a varnished one piece grip.