Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. 1849 Pocket Signature Series .31 Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 4-Inch Octagonal Barrel, 5-Shot
This Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. 1849 Pocket is a Signature Series reproduction produced circa 1994–2002, built in the compact pocket-revolver format and chambered in .31 cap-and-ball. It features a 4-inch octagonal, wedge-retained barrel with the period-correct 'ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY' marking and a five-shot cylinder with the classic Ormsby stagecoach hold-up roll scene. Color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever pair with a blued barrel and cylinder, and it does not include factory packaging.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape overall. There are some scratches and blemishes present on exterior surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- No box/case or additional accessories are included.
This is a Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Signature Series reproduction of the 1849 Pocket, produced between 1994 and 2002 and designated by part number F1849. It is a micro-size, single-action cap-and-ball revolver chambered in .31 with a five-shot capacity.
The 4-inch octagonal barrel is wedge-retained and marked 'ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY,' reflecting the original pattern. A brass pin/bead front sight provides a period-appropriate sighting arrangement.
The non-fluted cylinder is roll-engraved with the Ormsby stagecoach hold-up scene and marked 'COLT'S PATENT.' The barrel and cylinder are blued, while the frame, hammer, and loading lever are color case-hardened. The trigger guard and backstrap have a bright finish, and the revolver wears a one-piece walnut grip.
Notable build and marking details include matching serial numbers observed on major components and the absence of an Italian two-letter proof/date code in the provided images, consistent with the Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Signature Series presentation.