Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol All Matching 1860 Stagecoach Scene on Cylinder ANTIQUE NO PERMIT REQUIRED

The Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol is a cap-and-ball revolver produced by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. This example is an all-matching specimen, serial # 166422,  manufactured in 1860. Chambered in .31 caliber, the Colt 1849 was designed as a compact sidearm for civilian use and personal defense. Notably, the cylinder retains the original “Stagecoach Robbery” scene, a standard feature engraved by factory craftsmen during this period. The pistol features a five-shot cylinder, an octagonal barrel, and a single-action mechanism. Serial numbers are matching on all major components, indicating factory-original assembly. As an antique manufactured before 1898, it is categorized under federal law as a non-firearm, and no permit is required for ownership in most jurisdictions. The Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol is notable for its historical association with the mid-19th century American civilian market and its widespread use due to portability and reliability.