What is 1849 colt pocket?

The 1849 Colt Pocket is a popular and iconic percussion revolver manufactured by the Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1849 until 1873. It was designed as a smaller, more concealable version of the larger Colt Navy revolver.

  • Caliber and Capacity: Typically chambered in .31 caliber with a 5- or 6-shot cylinder.

  • Design: It features a traditional single-action mechanism and a stagecoach scene engraved on the cylinder.

  • Production Numbers: One of Colt's most produced revolvers of the era, with over 340,000 manufactured.

  • Variants: Several variations existed, including different barrel lengths (usually 3, 4, 5, or 6 inches) and frame types (squareback or round).

  • Use: Popular among civilians for self-defense, and also used by soldiers during the American Civil War. It provided a handy but shorter ranged option compared to standard military revolvers.

  • Collectibility: Original 1849 Colt Pocket revolvers are highly collectible, with value depending on condition, rarity, and provenance.