Bidspirit auction | Colt 1849 Pocket .31cal Percussion

Colt 1849 Pocket .31cal Percussion Revolver - This is a Colt 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver chambered in .31 caliber, serial number 262617, featuring a 5-inch barrel, stainless finish, brass frame accents, and wooden grips. The bore shows rust but still retains visible rifling, and the action is loose but functional. The firearm is in fair overall condition, with pitting present throughout the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The brass components are in good condition, showing minor dents and surface scratches, and the wooden grips are worn with visible scratches and finish loss. There are four notches carved at the base of the grips, likely marked intentionally. The cylinder's stagecoach holdup scene is well worn, though the ”Colt’s Patent” marking remains visible, as does the “31 Cal” stamp on the brass. No other proof marks are present. All serial numbers match, and the revolver is a classic black powder firearm representative of mid-19th-century Colt craftsmanship. This firearm is classified as an antique and does not require an FFL/4473 for transfer.