Antique Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver | Stagecoach Scene Cylinder | Mid-19th Century (1859)

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Formerly held in a private collection in Los Angeles, California, USA, specializing in antique firearms. Subsequently handled by Scollard Auctions in 2024.

$1,750.00
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1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with aged steel, a brass trigger guard, and a walnut grip against a beige background.
Video of an 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an octagonal barrel, aged brass fittings, and a curved walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a four-inch octagonal barrel, five-shot cylinder, and curved walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing dark steel patina, a brass trigger guard, and varnish on the walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the brass backstrap, rounded walnut grip base, and loading lever beneath the barrel.
Antique Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an exposed hammer, worn steel cylinder, and warm-toned brass trigger guard.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever lowered beneath the octagonal barrel and its curved walnut grip visible.
1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying mottled cylinder wear, an aged steel frame, and a dark walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever folded beneath the barrel and brass fittings bordering the walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the octagonal barrel, cylinder contours, and curved walnut grip against a white background.
Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s brass grip frame, with screws, worn markings, and aged patina.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver grip detail showing the brass butt strap, fastening screw, and dark walnut edges.
Close-up of faint stamped lettering and surface wear on the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s octagonal steel barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail showing the cylinder and exposed hammer above the brass trigger guard and walnut grip.
Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s worn cylinder engraving, mottled steel frame, and curved brass trigger guard.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail featuring the barrel wedge, frame screws, cylinder, and age-worn steel surfaces.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a smooth walnut grip, aged brass backstrap, and dark steel barrel and cylinder.
1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying its compact frame, five-shot cylinder, curved trigger, and octagonal barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing its exposed hammer, silvered cylinder wear, and loading lever resting beneath the barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an extended loading lever, aged brass trigger guard, and varnished walnut grip.
Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver featured in cinematic re-creation of 19th-century American gunslingers — iconic pre-Civil War firearm symbolizing frontier history and craftsmanship.
  • 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with aged steel, a brass trigger guard, and a walnut grip against a beige background.
  • Video of an 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an octagonal barrel, aged brass fittings, and a curved walnut grip.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a four-inch octagonal barrel, five-shot cylinder, and curved walnut grip.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing dark steel patina, a brass trigger guard, and varnish on the walnut grip.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the brass backstrap, rounded walnut grip base, and loading lever beneath the barrel.
  • Antique Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an exposed hammer, worn steel cylinder, and warm-toned brass trigger guard.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever lowered beneath the octagonal barrel and its curved walnut grip visible.
  • 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying mottled cylinder wear, an aged steel frame, and a dark walnut grip.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever folded beneath the barrel and brass fittings bordering the walnut grip.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the octagonal barrel, cylinder contours, and curved walnut grip against a white background.
  • Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s brass grip frame, with screws, worn markings, and aged patina.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver grip detail showing the brass butt strap, fastening screw, and dark walnut edges.
  • Close-up of faint stamped lettering and surface wear on the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s octagonal steel barrel.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail showing the cylinder and exposed hammer above the brass trigger guard and walnut grip.
  • Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s worn cylinder engraving, mottled steel frame, and curved brass trigger guard.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail featuring the barrel wedge, frame screws, cylinder, and age-worn steel surfaces.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a smooth walnut grip, aged brass backstrap, and dark steel barrel and cylinder.
  • 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying its compact frame, five-shot cylinder, curved trigger, and octagonal barrel.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing its exposed hammer, silvered cylinder wear, and loading lever resting beneath the barrel.
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an extended loading lever, aged brass trigger guard, and varnished walnut grip.
  • Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver featured in cinematic re-creation of 19th-century American gunslingers — iconic pre-Civil War firearm symbolizing frontier history and craftsmanship.
1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with aged steel, a brass trigger guard, and a walnut grip against a beige background.
Video of an 1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an octagonal barrel, aged brass fittings, and a curved walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a four-inch octagonal barrel, five-shot cylinder, and curved walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing dark steel patina, a brass trigger guard, and varnish on the walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the brass backstrap, rounded walnut grip base, and loading lever beneath the barrel.
Antique Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an exposed hammer, worn steel cylinder, and warm-toned brass trigger guard.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever lowered beneath the octagonal barrel and its curved walnut grip visible.
1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying mottled cylinder wear, an aged steel frame, and a dark walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with its loading lever folded beneath the barrel and brass fittings bordering the walnut grip.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver highlighting the octagonal barrel, cylinder contours, and curved walnut grip against a white background.
Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s brass grip frame, with screws, worn markings, and aged patina.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver grip detail showing the brass butt strap, fastening screw, and dark walnut edges.
Close-up of faint stamped lettering and surface wear on the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s octagonal steel barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail showing the cylinder and exposed hammer above the brass trigger guard and walnut grip.
Close-up of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver’s worn cylinder engraving, mottled steel frame, and curved brass trigger guard.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver detail featuring the barrel wedge, frame screws, cylinder, and age-worn steel surfaces.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a smooth walnut grip, aged brass backstrap, and dark steel barrel and cylinder.
1859 Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver displaying its compact frame, five-shot cylinder, curved trigger, and octagonal barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver showing its exposed hammer, silvered cylinder wear, and loading lever resting beneath the barrel.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with an extended loading lever, aged brass trigger guard, and varnished walnut grip.
Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver featured in cinematic re-creation of 19th-century American gunslingers — iconic pre-Civil War firearm symbolizing frontier history and craftsmanship.
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Antique Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver | Stagecoach Scene Cylinder | Mid-19th Century (1859)

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: United States (Hartford, Connecticut, Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co.)
Material: Blued steel frame and barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grip
Period: Mid-19th Century, manufactured 1859

Description

A historically significant Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1859, one of the most popular percussion revolvers of the 19th century. Compact in form yet highly reliable, this revolver became the favored sidearm for civilians, lawmen, and soldiers during the volatile years leading up to and through the American Civil War.

This example features a 4-inch octagonal barrel and a five-shot cylinder chambered in .31 caliber. The cylinder bears remnants of the iconic “stagecoach robbery” scene—a hallmark of Colt craftsmanship, though naturally worn from age and use. The steel surfaces have acquired a dark, rich patina, while the brass trigger guard and backstrap display a warm, aged tone. The original walnut grip retains much of its varnish, with handling marks testifying to its working history.

Features

- Manufactured in 1859 at Colt’s Hartford factory

- .31 caliber, five-shot percussion cylinder with worn stagecoach robbery engraving

- 4-inch octagonal barrel

- Blued steel frame with rich aged patina

- Brass trigger guard and backstrap with warm tone

- Original walnut grip with varnish and age wear

Cultural Significance

The Colt 1849 was one of the first truly compact and concealable revolvers, symbolizing innovation in firearm technology. It was widely carried for personal defense and saw extensive use during the American Civil War, embodying the era’s demand for reliable sidearms. Today, it stands as an icon of American frontier life, liberty, and self-reliance, reflecting both the romance and the harsh realities of the Old West.

Condition

Good antique condition. Surfaces with rich patina and wear consistent with age and use. Cylinder engraving faint but partially visible. Brass elements with even tone. Walnut grip retains varnish with handling marks. Cylinder action functions properly; offered as a collector’s piece only.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 9.5 in

Age (Approximate)

165–170 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held in a private collection in Los Angeles, California, USA, specializing in antique firearms. Subsequently handled by Scollard Auctions in 2024.

Learn More

Read Our Blog and Find Out Why This Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver Is So Iconic?

Discover Colt Firearm Cylinder Scenes and History 

Go on a Deep Dive of the Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver From the NRA Museum

Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: United States (Hartford, Connecticut, Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co.)
Material: Blued steel frame and barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grip
Period: Mid-19th Century, manufactured 1859

Description

A historically significant Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, manufactured in 1859, one of the most popular percussion revolvers of the 19th century. Compact in form yet highly reliable, this revolver became the favored sidearm for civilians, lawmen, and soldiers during the volatile years leading up to and through the American Civil War.

This example features a 4-inch octagonal barrel and a five-shot cylinder chambered in .31 caliber. The cylinder bears remnants of the iconic “stagecoach robbery” scene—a hallmark of Colt craftsmanship, though naturally worn from age and use. The steel surfaces have acquired a dark, rich patina, while the brass trigger guard and backstrap display a warm, aged tone. The original walnut grip retains much of its varnish, with handling marks testifying to its working history.

Features

- Manufactured in 1859 at Colt’s Hartford factory

- .31 caliber, five-shot percussion cylinder with worn stagecoach robbery engraving

- 4-inch octagonal barrel

- Blued steel frame with rich aged patina

- Brass trigger guard and backstrap with warm tone

- Original walnut grip with varnish and age wear

Cultural Significance

The Colt 1849 was one of the first truly compact and concealable revolvers, symbolizing innovation in firearm technology. It was widely carried for personal defense and saw extensive use during the American Civil War, embodying the era’s demand for reliable sidearms. Today, it stands as an icon of American frontier life, liberty, and self-reliance, reflecting both the romance and the harsh realities of the Old West.

Condition

Good antique condition. Surfaces with rich patina and wear consistent with age and use. Cylinder engraving faint but partially visible. Brass elements with even tone. Walnut grip retains varnish with handling marks. Cylinder action functions properly; offered as a collector’s piece only.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length: 9.5 in

Age (Approximate)

165–170 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held in a private collection in Los Angeles, California, USA, specializing in antique firearms. Subsequently handled by Scollard Auctions in 2024.

Learn More

Read Our Blog and Find Out Why This Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver Is So Iconic?

Discover Colt Firearm Cylinder Scenes and History 

Go on a Deep Dive of the Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver From the NRA Museum

Antique Firearm Notice

All firearms offered by Relic & Rarity are sold strictly as antique collectibles and display pieces. They are supplied in disabled/non-firing condition and are not represented, tested, or warranted as safe or suitable for firing. Buyers are responsible for confirming all applicable laws regarding purchase, possession, transport, import, and ownership in their jurisdiction.

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