The Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular of all of Colt's percussion revolvers. They would certainly have been more convenient for those needing some personal protection in the gold fields and saloons of the West as well as the crowded and crime riddled streets of the large cities in the East compared to the larger Colt Dragoon revolvers or mid-sized Model 1851 Navy and definitely packed more firepower than many of the single and double shot pocket pistols of the day. During the Civil War, many were carried as personal sidearms. Manufactured in 1866. The barrel has the one-line New York address. "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame. The cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder and handwritten in black ink in the grip mortise. Unnumbered loading lever, wedge and cylinder pin.

Fine, retains 75% original blue finish on the barrel with scattered scratches and freckling, a patch of dings concentrated on the right around the wedge, 40% plus original casehardened finish with smooth gray patina on the balance, strong cylinder scene, and 20% original silver finish on the trigger guard and back strap mostly around protected areas. Grip is also fine with scattered light scratches, a pressure dent on the left grip flat, and light edge wear. Mechanically excellent.