Help identify old colt 5 shot revolver?

RichSr · 02-21-2008, 02:43 PM

Allen,
You have what appears to be an 1849 model Colt. As John S stated, it would be in 31 caliber. The fact that it is a five shot and has the "stagecoach" scene leaves no doubt as to it's identity. I don't have access to serial number records at this time but believe it was manufactured around 1860. Colt made over 300,000 of this model over about 23 years so there are many slight variations. With the exception of a 3" barreled variation, I believe the rest did have loading levers. At least it was the norm.
Looks to be in pretty good shape, though it appears to be missing the nipple on the chamber closest to the camera.

02-21-2008, 02:43 PM	#8
RichSr User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 128 Thanks: 154 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	Allen, You have what appears to be an 1849 model Colt. As John S stated, it would be in 31 caliber. The fact that it is a five shot and has the "stagecoach" scene leaves no doubt as to it's identity. I don't have access to serial number records at this time but believe it was manufactured around 1860. Colt made over 300,000 of this model over about 23 years so there are many slight variations. With the exception of a 3" barreled variation, I believe the rest did have loading levers. At least it was the norm. Looks to be in pretty good shape, though it appears to be missing the nipple on the chamber closest to the camera. __________________ Rich

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