More colt 49s were made between 1848 and 1873 and more rare variations of it exist than any other colt revolver. This authentic reproduction is in 31 caliber with a 4 octagon barrel, steel frame, brass. Built with the same materials and in the same style of the. Can anyone tell me if colt ever made the 1849 with such a triggerguard. The family of colt pocket percussion revolvers evolved from the earlier commercial revolvers. Uberti 1849 pocket black powder revolver 31 cal 4 barrel steel. Help needed from colt percussion experts pocket 1849 i am not much of a blackpowder man, but have always wanted a nice old colt percussion to shoot occasionally. Used by sergeant john jones, who was stationed at fort ridgely, minnesota, during the 1862 u. Pietta spare cylinder 1863 pocket remington 31 caliber. This example is a marriage of three different weapons from the early 1850s. Shumakers colt s variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 1957. Shumakers colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 1957.
Your barrel has the 2line hartford ct address, which is not very common. We have a huge selection and have been providing parts since 1950. Bought a couple of books on the original colt pocket pistols in prep. It is in great condition with original holster and powder flask.
With the public clamoring for a quality, accurate pocket sized weapon, colt knew he could fulfill the need. Colt model 1903 pocket pistol colt model 1903 hammerless. Case hardened brass tg bs, 1 piece walnut, standard blue charcoal blue original finish, model ca038 all cimarron percussion revolvers come with authentic finishes. The smaller versions of colt s first revolvers are also called baby patersons by collectors and were produced first in. The model also lacked a rammer assembly underneath the barrel. It comes with unique static and sound entries, as well as having it added to the appropriate perk, holdout, repair, vendor, and leveled lists. I am in the process of fixing this one up so that i can shoot it. The 1849 pocket model, also termed the new pocket model, was the singular most popular colt handgun of the nineteenth century with its production including the baby dragoon models running from 1848 to. Mar 05, 2016 original 1858 remington new model army vs original colt 1860 army percussion revolver duration. Powder flask, bullet mold, cap box, paper cartridges and the gun in the same manner as the original. Brownells is your source for colt revolver parts at brownells parts and accessories. These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the.
Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol, 18481872. These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the colt revolvers to factory standards. This volume is the bible for the colt pocket model revolver of 1849. I have a colt model 1849 pocket pistol owned by col. It looks alright, but the barrel assembly, likely including the cylinder, has. The pdf contains numbered and labeled parts for the 1849 revolver that will assist you with gun assembly, gun disassembly and gunsmithing for these colt guns. Disassembly and cleaning colt cap and ball revolvers part 1. The revolver has varnished walnut grips, a fiveinch octagonal barrel, and a silvered brass trigger guard and grip strap. Old armynavy revolver cases hampels woodland products. It was available in 5 and 6 shot versions with three lengths of barrel. A successor to the baby dragoon, the 1849 pocket is essentially a small version of the 1851 navy. Nearly 340,000 were manufactured during a 23year production run that ended in 1873. Other cases are a are available for 1849 pocket,1851 navy, along with a non partitioned case for 1873 single action army in 7 12 inch barrel length. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver colt london model 1849 pocket revolver colt model 1851 navy revolver.
This article will tear down a relic example of this revolver along with a modern reproduction. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. Cooper pocket double action fiveshot percussion revolver. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon. Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1849 to 1872. Charter arms 44 bulldog colt 1877 lightning colt 1849 replica colt 1917. Just as silver spring steel allowed colt to adapt a. A good english flintlock pocket pistol made by wright of london and engraved with the makers name. All of the interior dividers are made of solid wood. Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol, 1848. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Approximately 11,000 49 colt pocket pistols were made at colts london factory between 18531856 and this is the one and only number 50. Designed to fit most old model 1851 through 1860 armynavy revolvers, with a separate compartment for a bullet mold.
Very fine gun with approximately 30% of the original blue on the barrel mixed with patina. In this series ill slick up the incredibly rough action on a new uberti. Pietta spare cylinder 1863 pocket remington 31 caliber our price. Tall, thick quarto, 301 pages, profusely illustrated in fullcolor throughout. Gun digest book of revolvers assemblydisassembly and millions of other books.
Colt model 1849 pocket revolver with accessories antiques. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Check out paul carellas antiques roadshow appraisal of this colt model 1849 pocket revolver with accessories from spokane, hour 1. Colt handguns exploded gun drawings digital download.
By carefully studying the big dragoon revolver and determining what features necessary in a large belt revolver could be removed from a smaller pockettype pistol, he eliminated about 85 of the roughly. Although most production took place in colts hartford factory, approximately. Shop with numrich gun parts for your colt 1849 colt pocket parts and accessories. Sep 10, 2017 pocket percussion revolvers and i have had a long on again, off again relationship, which first started when i got my hands on a remington 1863 pocket in 31 caliber. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique arms. Many firearms manufacturers of the late 1800s were overshadowed by the likes of colt and remington but james maslin cooper made a name for his own concern from 1850 until 1869. Rh0454 uberti 1849 pocket revolver dixie gun works. Feb 17, 2018 the colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns. Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol, 18481872 shumaker, p. Hoosier gun works, dealing in gun parts, 00 gun parts, 2000 gun stocks, magazines, 500 barrels. Drawings and gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly. This pdf download, excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, offers an image of an exploded view for colt 1849 revolver firearms. Colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1849 to.
Glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book. Colt 1849 revolver exploded gun drawing download gundigest. Like many of you, i love to research and know everything i can about as many firearms as. Colt guns colt 1849 pocket page 1 collectors firearms. Molded for a 1849 colt pocket pistol now i ship to canada,uk, france i want to make the finest black powder holsters around. Other cases are a are available for 1849 pocket,1851 navy, along with. The smaller versions of colts first revolvers are also called baby patersons by collectors and were produced first in. These antique replicas and new age breakaction pistols can all be shipped to your home where state restrictions allow. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon model.
In episode 1 ill work on the major components of the gun, and, in part 2, ill address the. Old englishstyle case with partitioned compartments for gun, flask, bullets and mold. The best gun books for any gun owner gun digest store is where youll find a fantastic selection of books about concealed carry, gun values, gunsmithing, gun laws, selfdefense, gun history and more from the worlds best gun writers and leading gun experts. Gun is in a oak box with cutouts and still has the key.
Colt government automatic police special, government. In this episode we will break the 1851 navy revolver. I have taken an interest in 1849 pocket colts and bought an antique one with a 5 inch barrel. Colt 1849 pocket at fallout new vegas mods and community.
Produced by both pietta and uberti, these fine handguns. Colt merz antique firearms colt handguns and long guns. The colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns. Original 1858 remington new model army vs original colt 1860 army percussion revolver duration. Wwii reproduction pistol model m1911a1 automatic pistol caliber. That gun was followed up years later by the better known 1849 colt and baby dragoon. Help needed from colt percussion experts pocket 1849. Did you like the colt handguns exploded gun drawings digital pdf download.
One of the most popular compact revolvers of its time. This an example of a reproduction of an 1849 colt gun case. The family of colt pocket percussion revolvers evolved from the earlier commercial revolvers marketed by the patent arms manufacturing company of paterson, n. It also comes with two modifications, a long barrel modification that increases the damage and some fancy parts to swap out on your gun that increases the guns. Feb 12, 2014 i have a colt 1849 pocket model pistol, 5 shot. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii john w. Mec i used your very helpful instructions here to disassemble and fix my 140 year old 1849 pocket model. Mar 21, 2019 while the company ended its run in 1869, it produced the reliable cooper pocket revolver something of a notable pistol for the time in that it was doubleaction in nature the hammer actuated by management of the trigger pressdepress. Also, if i remember correctly, the entire sn wasnt stamped on the loading lever, only a partial of the last digits. There is a mistake on the colt serial number lookup site for this model that throws a lot off a lot of people. Fresh from a central indiana estate comes this 1948 colt parts price list with exploded views for several models including.
The model 1849 pocket revolver, a replacement for the baby dragoon, was the. This is a nice example of an early colt 1849 pocket percussion revolver made in samuel colt s london factory. Colt s variations of the old model pocket pistol 1849 to 1872, 2nd edition by p. Civilian pocket revolvers, such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket, were. That hideout revolver, the 1849 pocket colt, was the most produced of all. Some were factory cased, which will add to a particular pistol s value.
Jul, 2012 1849 colt pocket pistol discussion in the. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver percussion revolver. I just dont know a darn thing about them and am scared of getting myself in too deep. Home colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1849 to 18 click for full size.
A gamblers fifth ace the small 1849 colt pocket true west. Unbeknownst to colt at the time of the model 1849s inception was the success that lay in their new product. A flintlock pocket pistol with folding trigger by styan of manchester. Handguns of world war ii, the secondary pistols and revolvers charles pate. Solid black walnut and finished with a clear satin lacquer finish. Find more exploded handgun drawings in the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings and gun digest book of automatic pistols assembly disassembly. Here are disassembly and reassembly instructions for ubertis replica of colts 1849 pocket model revolver.
In 1851, samuel colt traveled to england where he put on a display of his products at the london exhibition. These books can be bought from brownells, midway usa, or direct from the publisher, heritage gun books. Cmr classic firearms colt 1849 model vintage wood gun box. Available add to cart pietta spare cylinder half fluted 1851, 1860, 1861 navy 44 caliber our price. One unique feature to this pistol is the use of regular hartford brass gripstraps as opposed to iron which became standard on london production guns. Find colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1849 to 1872, 2nd edition by p. Colts revolving pocket pistol that collectors now name the pocket model of 1849. In the meantime i have a line on a reproduction pocket with a 6 inch barrel and a squareback trigger guard. This is an as new uberti 1849 colt with box and all papers, i have a set of tresco nipples as spares. The most popular personal weapon in the 1850s was the. The model 1849 pocket revolver, a replacement for the baby dragoon, was the most widely produced of any colt percussion pistol.
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