A Colt 1849 Model Percussion .31 calibre pocket pistol, manufactured in 1863
six-shot with a 9cm octagonal barrel, top-flat of barrel inscribed 'ADDRESS COL SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK - U.S AMERICA', serial number 237967 to all parts with the exception of the cylinder which is numbered 49648, overall length 23cm

Condition Report

The action holds at full and half cock and the cylinder indexes on all chambers. Internally the barrel needs a very good clean but the rifling seems OK with no obvious signs of pitting. There are no signs of excessive side movement on the cylinder. Externally, there is some pitting to the cylinder and the frame alongside a few very minor knocks/dings.

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