Colt 1849 Pocket Model – .31 Caliber Percussion Revolver (Civil War Era, c. 1860)

The Colt 1849 Pocket is one of the most successful and widely carried percussion revolvers of the 19th century, favored by civilians, officers, and frontiersmen alike. Produced in massive numbers from 1850 through the early 1870s, this model became synonymous with personal defense during the antebellum and Civil War periods.

This example is chambered in .31 caliber and dates to approximately 1860, placing it squarely in the Civil War era. It features a desirable 5-inch octagon barrel, classic Colt open-top percussion design, and a factory-style silvered finish that remains unusually attractive for its age. The revolver presents as notably clean and “minty” for a 160+ year-old firearm, with strong metal surfaces, a well-defined barrel profile, and a handsome one-piece wood grip.

Highly collectible and historically significant, the Colt 1849 Pocket represents Samuel Colt’s mastery of compact revolver design and remains a cornerstone piece for any serious Colt or Civil War collection.

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