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Unfortunately for today’s collectors, parts were often interchanged between Hartford and London, even shipped back and forth across the Atlantic, and switched between models as orders were written. This makes precise identification quite difficult and opens the door for argument and perhaps even a little mystery.

MODEL 1849 POCKET

This is a small, five- or six-shot, .31 cal. percussion revolver. It has an octagonal barrel that varies from three to six inches in length in one-inch increments. Most, but not all, had loading levers and weighed a mere 1 lb., 11 oz. with the 6-inch barrel. The frame, hammer and loading lever are case colored; the cylinder and barrel are blued, the cylinder having rectangular stop slots and a stagecoach holdup roll scene. The grip frame and rounded trigger guard are made of brass and are silver plated. There are both large and small trigger guard variations noted.

Model 1849 Pocket, nickel finish.

This is the most plentiful of all the Colt percussion revolvers. Approximately 325,000 were manufactured during a 23-year period, from 1850 to 1873, and serial numbers run from about #14400 and up. There are more than 200 variations of the 1849 Pocket, and one should consult an expert for individual appraisals. Many fine publications specialize in the field of Colt percussion revolvers and these would be most helpful identifying variations. The values represented here are for the standard model.