Uberti 1849 colt pocket revolver book

Colt guns colt 1849 pocket page 1 collectors firearms. Revolvers made prior to 2002 may need to have the cylinder fitted by howell arms. The data in the above table was taken from the colt black powder instruction manual. 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. Another good deal i got off gunbroker is this colt 2nd gen baby dragoon. This is a 5 barrel length, one line new york address. Percussion, smooth, sixshot cylinder, traces of engraved stagecoach defects and signs of use. In episode 1 ill work on the major components of the gun, and, in part 2, ill address the. Nevertheless, i think it is a beautiful version of what colt could have produced. Uberti 1873 5 12 single action revolver custom leather molded cross draw gun holster tan rh. 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. A successor to the baby dragoon, the 1849 pocket is essentially a small version of the 1851 navy. My investigation about thier lead ball size needs are all over the place from. Do not use smokeless powder in any blackpowder firearm.

Frame with remains of marking colts patent, small pitting. Produkt uberti vorderlader 1849 pocket rohof waffen. 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. That gun was followed up years later by the better known 1849 colt and baby dragoon. Find great deals on ebay for 1849 pocket colt and colt 1851 navy. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver with accessories antiques. Produced by both pietta and uberti, these fine handguns are proof that, when it came to mid 19th century. This is a 2nd gen blackpowder gun, is in excellent condition, and comes in factory box with shipping. Dec 19, 2018 with the markings given and serial this is a uberti itallian replica of the original colt which they still sell today. With the later introduction of the 1849 wells fargo pocket revolver and the 1849 pocket. I just dont know a darn thing about them and am scared of getting myself in too deep. Sep 23, 20 according to this years dixie catalog, the uberti 1849 pocket revolver takes 12grns. These excellent pocketsized revolvers were the continuing advancement of earlier models like the 1849 pocket.

The first civilian pocket revolver, known as the baby dragoon, was a 23 ounce. Having established a foothold in military use, samuel colt turned his eye to the civilian market in 1848. Guns of fort fisher book photos of colt 1849 1860 in museum first edition 1973. Colt introduced the model as a black powder firearm for civilians. Celebrate the colt tradition of excellence with this faithful, beautifullycrafted reproduction. Ubertis extensive line of traditional guns has established a long history of reliability. Built stronger and with a larger caliber, this pocket sized revolver was an. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon. Uberti set the standard for producing quality replica firearms by which all others are judged. Of course, sales of this new firearm were also bolstered by the fact that america was at war and soldiers were always on the. Colt model 1849 pocket revolver percussion revolver. In this video we will take a look at the uberti 1849 pocket model.

Usa, octagonal, rifled, 5 barrel, brass, cuspshaped foresight, marking address col. Sam colt had produced some very historic revolvers beginning in 1836. Uberti s extensive line of traditional guns has established a long history of reliability. Description uberti hand spring 1851, 1848, 1849, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1858 check stock. Some were factory cased, which will add to a particular pistols value. Enjoy the thrill of shooting a gun from the old west and experience how history repeats itself. Only fffg black powder may be used in these or similar percussion revolvers36 and. These excellent pocket sized revolvers were the continuing advancement of earlier models like the 1849 pocket. Kirst konverter 1858 remington piettauberti kirst mason ejector stainless steel. Colt opentop like a 1851 or 1861 navy or notbut there is quite a difference. Original blue finish barrel and cylinder, brass frame and smooth walnut grips.

We have a full line of kirst konverter conversion cylinders and ejectors for pietta and uberti in stock. I know its a colt revolver, and it was given to my. This ejector is for the 1858 remington pietta or uberti revolver and kirst konverter conversion cylinders. Shooting the 1849 colt pocket revolver all outdoors. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. Case hardened brass tg bs, 1 piece walnut, standard blue charcoal blue original finish, model ca038 all cimarron percussion revolvers come with authentic finishes. Engravers signature is about halfvisible, 30% silver on grip straps, 20% thin blue in protected areas of barrel, 85% varnish, excellent markings and mechanics. Shooting colts 1849 pocket revolver thankfully, there are plenty of originals still out there and uberti makes a fine replica.

It needed considerable work out of the box, turned into a nice revolver. With the markings given and serial this is a uberti itallian replica of the original colt which they still sell today. I am worried that uberti has done to this revolver what they did to the 1860 when they bastardized it to handle the. Looking back along the line of the original colts, the model 1849 pocket revolvers have quite a history. More colt 49s were made between 1848 and 1873 and more rare variations of it exist than any other colt revolver. These authentic reproductions are in 36 caliber with a steel frame, brass backstrap, brass trigger guard, 5. We send you a postagepaid box, you send us your gun, and it will be professionally repaired for a flat fee. Shumaker colt s variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 shows on pg. Built stronger and with a larger caliber, this pocket sized revolver was an advancement over the earlier models. Here is a rare factory engraved, 5 12 inch, colt 1862 police. Just as silver spring steel allowed colt to adapt a. Both the book and pocket guide are signed by author robert m. 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. 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.

Help needed from colt percussion experts pocket 1849. Produced by both pietta and uberti, these fine handguns. The following year the 1849 pocket model with integrated loading lever hit the market and colt s success in the civilian market was assured. Molded for a 1849 colt pocket pistol now i ship to canada,uk, france i want to make the finest black powder holsters around. Reproduction colt 1849 pocket revolver z24209 united. Kirst konverters convert your 1800s black powder revolver to a. Hand guns modern reproduction page 1 united states. 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. Civilian pocket revolvers, such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket, were. This authentic reproduction is in 31 caliber with a 4 octagon barrel, steel frame, brass. This volume is the bible for the colt pocket model revolver of 1849. This is a kirst mason speed ejector assembly, it is designed to be used with all kirst.

The colt dragoon, developed in 1848, was issued in pairs as service firearms to the us. Shooting colts 1849 pocket revolver national gun forum. Mar 26, 2018 shooting the 1849 colt pocket revolver all outdoors. Colt model 1851 london navy percussion revolver colt. It is your responsibility to comply with your state and local laws regarding black powder revolvers. It has a five shot cylinder, four inch barrel and the standard silver plating on trigger guard and back strap. The increased the diameter of the cylinder and beefed up the frame. Eine anzahl des pocket 1849 wurde ohne laderamme hergestellt, dieses modell gilt. 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. The following year the 1849 pocket model with integrated loading lever hit the market and colts success in the civilian market was assured. Civilian pocket revolvers such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket were. Uberti 1849 pocket black powder revolver 31 cal 4 barrel steel. What is the value of colt 1849 pocket revolverlondon model. This was the successor to the baby dragoon and a total of approximately 326,000 49 pockets were manufactured at the hartford factory.

Pocket revolvers got the name because they fit easily into a coat pocket. The colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns. Made in a variety of barrel lengths, the 4inch barreled version, like cimarrons copy, was the most popular with those wanting a. Shooting colt s 1849 pocket revolver thankfully, there are plenty of originals still out there and uberti makes a fine replica. Cw model 1849 colt pocket revolver and knife tucked into waist tintype c609rp. In this series ill slick up the incredibly rough action on a new uberti.

Colt 1849 pocket barrel stud 1862 early 1851 navy also uberti. Stronger built and larger caliber, the 1862 maximized velocity and accuracy with a longer barrel and a more powerful caliber. One of the most popular compact revolvers of its time. 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.

Shumaker colts variations of the old model pocket pistol 1848 to 1872 shows on pg. The production of the colt model 1849 pocket revolver in america commenced in 1850 and continued through to 1873. 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. Customers must be over 21, and we require a copy of your drivers license for confirmation. Like many of you, i love to research and know everything i. 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.