This attractive factory engraved Model 1849 was manufactured in 1864 and features scroll engraving on the sides of the loading lever, barrel lugs, frame and hammer sides and has lighter engraving on the trigger guard and back strap. The engraving is likely by Master Engraved Gustave Young and includes an eagle head on the left side of the barrel lug. The barrel address is in a panel on the top flat and reads "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U S AMERICA," and "COLTS/PATENT" is in a banner on the left side of the frame. The cylinder has the standard stagecoach holdup scene. The barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap are all marked with the full serial number and "E" indicating factory designation for engraving. It also has the partial serial numbers "624" on the loading lever, "6624" on the cylinder and cylinder pin, and "66624" on the wedge. All numbers match. The revolver is fitted with smooth varnished one piece walnut grip that has "6624" handwritten in the back strap mortise at the butt. The case is inscribed "JEH" in ornate script on the lid escutcheon, and contains a Colt patent bullet mold, pocket powder flask, measure, key, several lead balls, and Eley Bros. cap tin.

Fair with a smooth gray-brown patina overall, some faint pitting, mostly distinct engraving other than the left side of the shortened barrel, faint but partially visible cylinder, scene, and mild overall wear on the iron. The grip straps have patches of original silver plating under the grip and otherwise attractive aged patina. The revarnished grip is also fine and has a small chip repair at the toe, a few light scratches, and some minor edge wear. Mechanically fine. The relined case is very good with mild storage wear. The accessories are fine.