The Colt Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured in several variations in 1850-1873 and around 340,000 were manufactured compared to 215,348 of the popular Model 1851 Navy and around 182,000 antique Single Action Army revolvers. This revolver was manufactured in 1864 during the Civil War but was designated for shipment to London. It has "L" marked by the main serial number locations and has London proofmarks on the barrel and cylinder. The factory trade label inside the case lid is also addressed "14, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W." The barrel has the standard New York address, and the other markings are standard. The grip has a higher polish varnished finish. The serial numbers are all matching, including "9220" in black ink in the grip mortise at the butt. The case also contains a cleaning rod, L-shaped combination tool, blued Colt patent bullet mold, Eley Bros. cap tin, and an James Dixon & Sons bag shaped powder flask.

Fine with 50% original blue and casehardened finish remaining, light oxidation and pitting, 30% original silver plating, light aged patina on the silver and exposed brass, mild overall wear, and distinct markings. The grip is very fine and has strong original varnish, light edge wear, and some minor pressure marks and small scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good and have general mild wear, including some flaking of the blue on the bullet mold (about 60% of the high polish blue remains) and minor cracks in the case lid.