For your consideration is a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with 4” octagon barrel. The serial number indicates that it has a Civil War manufacture date of 1862. A fine, original example .31 caliber, rare 6-shot cylinder (most of production were 5-shot) that found favor with Civil War officers and enlisted men as personal weapons. Many of these also saw service in the gold fields of California. As one of Colt’s most popular designs, this revolver was large enough for aimed fire, but small enough to conceal in a waste band or unobtrusive holster. They also found favor with gamblers and “ladies of the evening.” The barrel is correctly marked with a faded “ADDRESS SAM’L COLT NEW-YORK CITY”, along with “COLT’S PATENT” on the left side of the frame. It has a nice, overall aged patina metal with a particularly fine roll engraved cylinder scene depicting a stagecoach holdup. The revolver features excellent walnut grips that fit beautifully and still retain fine, original varnish finish. This example also shows a mellow, uncleaned brass back strap and trigger guard. This revolver, with very attractive overall appearance, has all sharp marking, is fully functional, and has fine screws and original loading lever. This is one of the most popular and successful of the Colt percussion revolvers; it is a key model for any Colt, Civil War, or Old West collection. Serial Number: 218236. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.