Colt American Civil War Era Pocket Pistol 1849 Model (Dated 1865 NY) Percussion Revolver .31 Muzzleloader

American Civil War 1865, Colt USA .31 Calibre, Cap And Ball, Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver .31 Revolver

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**American Civil War 1865, Colt USA .31 Calibre, Cap And Ball, Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver.

The American Gold Rush of 1848 inspired Colt to produce pocket versions of their legendary 6 shot revolvers. Civil war soldiers of both the Union and Confederate states also privately purchased these weapons. This original Colt made .31 Calibre Cap and Ball, Pocket Model of 1849 Revolver is in excellent condition with even patina throughout and has attractive undamaged American walnut grips. It has a 4” octagonal barrel and measures 9” overall length. The rifled bore has staining and residue consistent with age & use. The left side of its frame is stamped 'Colts Patent' and the barrel ’Address Col Saml Colt New York US America’. The cylinder is stamped 'Colts Patent’ & serial number ‘No.277216. It has matching serial numbers stamped on its barrel block, frame, trigger guard and butt. The serial number dates the pistol’s production date to 1865. The cylinder has the typical faint die rolled scene depicting a stage coach driver routing hold up men with his Colt revolver. The pistol has a small bead foresight, notched hammer rear sight and captive lever ram rod. The weapon has a nice tight action and works crisply. The price for this excellent original Colt pistol with all matching numbers includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display.

£1,295.00