These revolvers were manufactured from 1853 to 1857 and serial numbered in their own range, 1-11,000. This is a nice example of a cased 1849 Pocket London manufactured in 1854. The London Model is identical in configuration to the standard Model 1849 but has a higher quality of finish. The top barrel flat is marked "-{ADDRESS. COL. COLT./LONDON.}-" inside fancy brackets. "COLTS/PATENT" is on the left side of the frame, and the cylinder is roll engraved with the stagecoach holdup scene. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with "crown/GP" and "crown/V" London proofmarks, and the same proofmarks alternate on the cylinder between the nipples. The complete matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, back strap, loading lever, wedge and arbor pin. Casehardened frame and loading lever, silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap, blue on the remaining surfaces and fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. Complete in a mahogany case with red velvet lining and an area for a plaque on the lid, which is absent. The case contains an iron cleaning rod with a wooden handle, screwdriver/nipple wrench, bag shaped flask marked "COLTS POCKET FLASK" and "JAMES DIXON/& SONS/SHEFFIELD" on the top, blue bullet mold marked "COLTS/PATENT" on the sprue cutter and an Eley Bros cap tin partially full.

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% bright original high polish blue finish with edge wear, some scattered minor flaking and minor scratches. The cylinder has traces of blue with the balance a smooth gray patina with an exceptional, crisp original scene. The right side of the frame and the loading lever retain most of the faded original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grip is excellent with 95% original varnish and showing a few minor dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is fine with a moderate crack running across the lid. The lining shows noticeable wear in the area of the front sight; otherwise, there is some minor contact wear. The wood plaque is detached. The accessories are fine with most of the bright blue finish remaining on the screwdriver/nipple wrench and bullet mold.