Colt Model 1855 Pocket Percussion Revolver, Serial no. 4460, with Case and Accessories

Colt Model 1855 Pocket Percussion Revolver, Serial no. 4460, with Case and Accessories

Colt Model 1855 Pocket Percussion Revolver, Serial no. 4460, with Case and Accessories. Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut. Dimensions: L. 7 7/8 in. (19.99 cm); L. of barrel 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm); Cal. .28 in. (7 mm); case 9 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (23.8 x 14.61 x 4.75 cm); L. of spanner-screwdriver 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm); greatest W. of spanner-screwdriver 1 3/8 in. (3.48 cm); L. of primer 4 5/8 in. (11.73 cm); greatest W. of primer 2 in. (5.08 cm); L. of bullet mould 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm). Manufacturer: Samuel Colt (American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814-1862). Date: 1855. This revolver was presented by Samuel Colt to John P. Moore. The handle was carved from the Charter Oak, owned by I. W. Stuart. This tree was revered as a symbol of Connecticut's struggle for liberty.

Steel, wood (oak)

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY

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