An interesting item that has somehow found its way to Denmark during its life... I am by no means a Colt expert but it appears to be a .31 caliber model 1849 from around 1862. Anyone else have any input on this matter? Thank you in advance.

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USAF AMMO

Caliber would be 31,I think.

Let the record show, that it is in fact a .31 caliber and not a .36 caliber. Thank you sir, I stand corrected.

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Colt had a London, England manufacturing facility in the early 1850's that operated for a few years. I wouldn't think it's uncommon to find these and many other Colt models in Europe.

pretty...thanks for the post.

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Let the brass tarnish.Someone has committed a no-no in polishing it.
Looks like it's an honest,but well used gun.Matching numbers a plus.

Now that is just downright PURTY..............sweet piece of History.

Here is a picture of the top of the barrel.

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The Colt Model 1849 in .31 caliber was the most common of the Colt C&B percussion revolvers, and perhaps the most commercially popular and successful. Many references state the total number manufactured to be in excess of 340,000, and continued to be manufactured up to 1875. Until about 1860, they had five-chambered cylinders, after which they had six-chambered cylinders. There were numerous variations in features and markings, all of which affect value. Very few have London markings as Colt's London operations were short-lived.

In high condition, the Model 1849s are quite valuable, as they seldom survived without showing considerable wear and use. In the USA, one in the condition of yours would probably sell for somewhat less than $1000 as they are relatively common.

I have a Model 1849 revolver which has been in the family since its use on the Southern side during the Civil War (along with its companion, a 3-band Enfield rifled musket), which is in somewhat better condition than yours, but still not what can be considered as collectible. I still fire it occasionally using flattened 00 Buck pellets as bullets. I have needed to replace some parts in it (including several screws, a hammer spring, and a cylinder hand), and surprisingly, these parts are still readily available at reasonable prices through such sources as the Dixie Gun Works in Union City TN.