Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver

Object Number: 
1941.583
Date: 
1871-1877
Medium: 
Steel, brass, nickel, mother of pearl
Dimensions: 
barrel length: 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm ) Overall: 5 5/8 in. ( 14.3 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: top barrel: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT U.S.A."; bottom barrel: "49859" stamped: buttstrap: "49859" stamped: frame: "32 CAL"
Description: 
Steel, brass, nickel, and mother of pearl revolver; nickel plated brass frame; nickel plated cylinder and barrel with mother-of-pearl grips; sloping spur hammer; stamped marks on frame, barrel, and buttstrap.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group