Featured in this lot is a Colt Signature Series Model 1849 pocket revolver chambered in .32 caliber. This is a superb example five shot revolver that found favor with lawmen and outlaws alike who carried a small back-up revolver. It also found immediate acceptance by ladies of the evening, gamblers, well-heeled gentlemen, Civil War officers, and enlisted men as personal weapons. Many of these also saw service in the gold fields of California. The Model 1849 was one of Colt’s most popular designs that was large enough for aimed fire, yet small enough to conceal in a waistband or unobtrusive holster. The revolver features a 4" octagonal barrel, silver plated trigger guard, built in rammer, and five shot cylinder. The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY". The cylinder features etched designs of a wagon robbery and is marked across the side of the cylinder "Engraved By W.L. Ormsey New York Colt's Patent No. 673". This revolver has a nice overall mint blue on the barrel and cylinder with exceptional case colored frame, walnut grips, silver plated back strap and trigger guard, and the original box. The cylinder shows a beautiful carriage scene. Serial Number: 341673. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.