Colt model 1851 london navy percussion revolver colt. Shooting colt s 1849 pocket revolver thankfully, there are plenty of originals still out there and uberti makes a fine replica. Eine anzahl des pocket 1849 wurde ohne laderamme hergestellt, dieses modell gilt. 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. With the markings given and serial this is a uberti itallian replica of the original colt which they still sell today.
It has a five shot cylinder, four inch barrel and the standard silver plating on trigger guard and back strap. In this series ill slick up the incredibly rough action on a new uberti. Shooting colts 1849 pocket revolver thankfully, there are plenty of originals still out there and uberti makes a fine replica. The data in the above table was taken from the colt black powder instruction manual. The production of the colt model 1849 pocket revolver in america commenced in 1850 and continued through to 1873. This is a kirst mason speed ejector assembly, it is designed to be used with all kirst. Help needed from colt percussion experts pocket 1849. Having established a foothold in military use, samuel colt turned his eye to the civilian market in 1848. Engravers signature is about halfvisible, 30% silver on grip straps, 20% thin blue in protected areas of barrel, 85% varnish, excellent markings and mechanics. This is a 2nd gen blackpowder gun, is in excellent condition, and comes in factory box with shipping. According to this years dixie catalog, the uberti 1849 pocket revolver takes 12grns.
In this video we will take a look at the uberti 1849 pocket model. This information is taken from part of the book that i have been researching for over 16yrs and i do my own editing up to this point, confuse information and do make mistakes. With the later introduction of the 1849 wells fargo pocket revolver and the 1849 pocket. Guns of fort fisher book photos of colt 1849 1860 in museum first edition 1973. Sam colt had produced some very historic revolvers beginning in 1836. We have a full line of kirst konverter conversion cylinders and ejectors for pietta and uberti in stock.
Revolvers made prior to 2002 may need to have the cylinder fitted by howell arms. I am worried that uberti has done to this revolver what they did to the 1860 when they bastardized it to handle the 45 long colt. Colt rear trigger guard screw reproduction for original. Produced by both pietta and uberti, these fine handguns.
Civilian pocket revolvers such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket were. I have a 1849 colt pocket model with all matching numbers. Uberti 1873 5 12 single action revolver custom leather molded cross draw gun holster tan rh. Shooting colts 1849 pocket revolver national gun forum. Pocket revolvers got the name because they fit easily into a coat pocket. Both the book and pocket guide are signed by author robert m. Usa, octagonal, rifled, 5 barrel, brass, cuspshaped foresight, marking address col. Produkt uberti vorderlader 1849 pocket rohof waffen. Nevertheless, i think it is a beautiful version of what colt could have produced. Colt opentop like a 1851 or 1861 navy or notbut there is quite a difference.
Molded for a 1849 colt pocket pistol now i ship to canada,uk, france i want to make the finest black powder holsters around. Uberti s extensive line of traditional guns has established a long history of reliability. I just dont know a darn thing about them and am scared of getting myself in too deep. Jul 25, 2010 colt produced the 1849 pocket model in both five shot and six shot but i am not aware of any replicas with six shot cylinder. Colt 1849 pocket barrel stud 1862 early 1851 navy also uberti. Of course, sales of this new firearm were also bolstered by the fact that america was at war and soldiers were always on the. Successor to the 1848 baby dragoon, colts 1849 pocket model was a smaller version of their 1851 navy, with about 340,000 produced between 1850 and 1873, more 49 pockets were manufactured than any other colt percussion firearm.
A successor to the baby dragoon, the 1849 pocket is essentially a small version of the 1851 navy. Customers must be over 21, and we require a copy of your drivers license for confirmation. In episode 1 ill work on the major components of the gun, and, in part 2, ill address the. Made in a variety of barrel lengths, the 4inch barreled version, like cimarrons copy, was the most popular with those wanting a practical, yet concealable revolver. Uberti 1849 pocket black powder revolver 31 cal 4 barrel steel. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver percussion revolver. These excellent pocket sized revolvers were the continuing advancement of earlier models like the 1849 pocket. Sep 23, 20 according to this years dixie catalog, the uberti 1849 pocket revolver takes 12grns. Built stronger and with a larger caliber, this pocket sized revolver was an advancement over the earlier models. Reproduction colt 1849 pocket revolver z24209 united. This authentic reproduction is in 31 caliber with a 4 octagon barrel, steel frame, brass. Shumaker colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 shows on pg. It needed considerable work out of the box, turned into a nice revolver.
Unbeknownst to colt at the time of the model 1849s inception was the success that lay in their new product. I am worried that uberti has done to this revolver what they did to the 1860 when they bastardized it to handle the. Do not use smokeless powder in any blackpowder firearm. The colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns. The colt dragoon, developed in 1848, was issued in pairs as service firearms to the us.
Kirst konverters convert your 1800s black powder revolver to a. This ejector is for the 1858 remington pietta or uberti revolver and kirst konverter conversion cylinders. Only fffg black powder may be used in these or similar percussion revolvers36 and. That gun was followed up years later by the better known 1849 colt and baby dragoon. The following year the 1849 pocket model with integrated loading lever hit the market and colts success in the civilian market was assured. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values.
Looking back along the line of the original colts, the model 1849 pocket revolvers have quite a history. The following year the 1849 pocket model with integrated loading lever hit the market and colt s success in the civilian market was assured. Uberti set the standard for producing quality replica firearms by which all others are judged. Colt introduced the model as a black powder firearm for civilians. Premium leather owb paddle holster with open top fits, uberti cattleman 1873 revolver 22lr magnum, 45 colt, 35740 44 magnum, right hand draw, brown color. More colt 49s were made between 1848 and 1873 and more rare variations of it exist than any other colt revolver.
This volume is the bible for the colt pocket model revolver of 1849. Colt produced the 1849 pocket model in both five shot and six shot but i am not aware of any replicas with six shot cylinder. It is your responsibility to comply with your state and local laws regarding black powder revolvers. This was the successor to the baby dragoon and a total of approximately 326,000 49 pockets were manufactured at the hartford factory. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon. Dec 19, 2018 with the markings given and serial this is a uberti itallian replica of the original colt which they still sell today. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be professionally repaired for a flat fee. Shooting the 1849 colt pocket revolver all outdoors. Frame with remains of marking colts patent, small pitting. Civilian pocket revolvers, such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket, were. Kirst konverter 1858 remington piettauberti kirst mason ejector stainless steel. Some were factory cased, which will add to a particular pistols value.
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. Mar 26, 2018 shooting the 1849 colt pocket revolver all outdoors. My investigation about thier lead ball size needs are all over the place from. I know its a colt revolver, and it was given to my.
These authentic reproductions are in 36 caliber with a steel frame, brass backstrap, brass trigger guard, 5. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon model. Cw model 1849 colt pocket revolver and knife tucked into waist tintype c609rp. Stronger built and larger caliber, the 1862 maximized velocity and accuracy with a longer barrel and a more powerful caliber. Hand guns modern reproduction page 1 united states. These excellent pocketsized revolvers were the continuing advancement of earlier models like the 1849 pocket. The increased the diameter of the cylinder and beefed up the frame.
Description uberti hand spring 1851, 1848, 1849, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1858 check stock. Made in a variety of barrel lengths, the 4inch barreled version, like cimarrons copy, was the most popular with those wanting a. Ubertis extensive line of traditional guns has established a long history of reliability. Shumaker colt s variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 shows on pg. Original blue finish barrel and cylinder, brass frame and smooth walnut grips. Colt guns colt 1849 pocket page 1 collectors firearms.
Case hardened brass tg bs, 1 piece walnut, standard blue charcoal blue original finish, model ca038 all cimarron percussion revolvers come with authentic finishes. One of the most popular compact revolvers of its time. This is a 5 barrel length, one line new york address. Tall, thick quarto, 301 pages, profusely illustrated in fullcolor throughout. 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.
Like many of you, i love to research and know everything i. Celebrate the colt tradition of excellence with this faithful, beautifullycrafted reproduction. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver with accessories antiques. Here is a rare factory engraved, 5 12 inch, colt 1862 police. Produced by both pietta and uberti, these fine handguns are proof that, when it came to mid 19th century. Another good deal i got off gunbroker is this colt 2nd gen baby dragoon. The first civilian pocket revolver, known as the baby dragoon, was a 23 ounce.
Successor to the 1848 baby dragoon, colt s 1849 pocket model was a smaller version of their 1851 navy, with about 340,000 produced between 1850 and 1873, more 49 pockets were manufactured than any other colt percussion firearm. Enjoy the thrill of shooting a gun from the old west and experience how history repeats itself. Percussion, smooth, sixshot cylinder, traces of engraved stagecoach defects and signs of use. Built stronger and with a larger caliber, this pocket sized revolver was an. Find great deals on ebay for 1849 pocket colt and colt 1851 navy.
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