USS Colt Pocket Pistol Model 1849 With Stagecoach Cylinder SN: 299895 Matching ANTIQUE NO PERMIT REQUIRED

The Colt Pocket Pistol Model 1849 was a popular percussion revolver manufactured by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company from 1850 to 1873. This example, with serial number 299895, features a matching cylinder embossed with the iconic stagecoach holdup scene, a detail characteristic of many Model 1849s. Chambered in .31 caliber, the revolver has a five-shot cylinder and an octagonal barrel, known for its compact size and practical design, which made it a favored sidearm for civilians and law officers during the mid-19th century. This specimen retains its original matching serial numbers on major components, confirming authenticity and period-correct assembly. As an antique manufactured prior to 1898, this firearm is classified as a non-firing collectible, requiring no modern firearms permit for ownership under current regulations. The Model 1849 represents a significant development in portable personal defense weapons and was widely carried during the westward expansion and Gold Rush eras.