Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol- 31Cal
Antique status single action revolver MFR Date: 1867
New screws & wedge – Inspected & fully tuned action.
this fine piece is tighter than it ever was from factory. New internal action parts installed and a full set of new screws installed.
5 Shot Cylinder(s). Comes with original Colt cylinder with new nipples installed (serial # not matching) & one NEW Uberti reproduction cylinder with new set of SLIX Nipples – Both Cylinders show Stage coach hold-up scene.
Rare 4″ Octagon Barrel – Good bore with strong rifling (see pics)
All matching serial #’s on frame, barrel, trigger guard, grip strap, and original walnut grips. As noted above, the two cylinders do not carry matching serial # to piece.
Brass trigger guard & back strap
The Colt 1849 pocket pistol was produced as a replacement of the “Baby Dragoon”. Historically it was the most widely produced Colt percussion pistol with around 330,000 made. It was introduced as a black powder revolver for civilians. It became so popular that Colt made over 200 variations.
