Offered is a very fine condition, Civil War production Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver, .31 caliber, with rare 6-shot cylinder (most of production were 5-shot), five inch barrel, serial number 191320, made in the very beginning of the Civil War in 1861. This model was popular with an array of frontier individuals, Civil War soldiers seeking a small “last ditch” personal weapon, urban gentlemen and ladies who wanted the finest firearm available for personal protection and easy concealment, Montana gold seekers, travelers etc. This is a particularly fine condition example with serial numbers matching on the butt, loading lever, trigger guard, frame, barrel and cylinder. The one piece walnut grips retain most of their high finish varnish. The matching cylinder shows a very nice and complete roll engraved stagecoach holdup scene! The mellow mustard color brass grip frame and trigger guard do not appear to have ever been cleaned or polished. The frame on the left side is correctly marked “COLT’S PATENT.” The octagon barrel retains nice original blue and is correctly marked on top “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA.” Aside from the excellent roll marked scene, the cylinder is also correctly marked “COLT’S PATENT” with the matching serial number underneath. Tight and excellent action, particularly fine frame screw heads, with all parts original and showing no signs of abuse or cleaning. An outstanding example with original blue and matching numbers, this early Model 1849 is worthy of the finest Civil War, Colt or Old West collection. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.