Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Object Number:
1977.6
Date:
1849-1872
Medium:
Wood, steel, brass, silver
Dimensions:
barrel length: 6 in. ( 15.2 cm )
Overall: 10 7/8 in. ( 27.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: buttstrap, trigger guard, frame: "16026"
stamped: left frame: "COLTS/PATENT"; barrel: "ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY"
stamped: cylinder: "COLTS PATENT/NO. 16026"
Description:
Wood, steel, brass, and silver revolver; stamped marks on frame, cylinder, trigger guard, buttstrap, and barrel.
Credit Line:
Bequest of John E. Parsons
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
