Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
GPTKB entity
Statements (173)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapons
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| gptkbp:accessories |
holsters available
loading tools |
| gptkbp:action |
cap and ball
single-action |
| gptkbp:backstrap_material |
brass
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| gptkbp:barrel_length |
4 inches
4.5 inches |
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
gptkb:steel
octagonal octagonal barrel black powder lead ball |
| gptkbp:caliber |
.31 caliber
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| gptkbp:capacity |
5 rounds
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| gptkbp:collectibility |
high
high among collectors highly collectible |
| gptkbp:compatibility |
belt holster
various holster types available |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
black powder
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| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in films and literature
symbol of the American frontier featured in Western films |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in films and literature
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| gptkbp:demographics |
popular among collectors and enthusiasts
popular among men and women |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Samuel_Colt
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| gptkbp:design_date |
mid-19th century
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| gptkbp:design_features |
compact size
octagonal barrel elegant and compact design |
| gptkbp:design_influence |
influenced later revolver designs
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Samuel_Colt
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| gptkbp:disassembly |
simple disassembly for cleaning
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| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
displayed in museums
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| gptkbp:finish |
blued steel
blued finish case-hardened blueing various finishes available nickel plating blue and case-hardened blue and brass |
| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
cap and ball
percussion cap cap and ball mechanism cap and ball system |
| gptkbp:fuselage_material |
gptkb:steel
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| gptkbp:height |
4.5 inches
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
used during the American Civil War
widely used in the 19th century popular during the mid-19th century used during the westward expansion widely used during the Gold Rush |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
documented in firearms history books
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
used by famous outlaws
owned by notable figures used by figures like Wild Bill Hickok used by lawmen and outlaws alike |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future revolver designs
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
popular during the American Civil War
used in reenactments popular sidearm in the 19th century popular among civilians and lawmen popular among civilians and soldiers |
| gptkbp:historical_use |
used in law enforcement
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
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| gptkbp:inscription |
available with engraved cylinder
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
featured in movies and TV shows
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| gptkbp:length |
9.5 inches
6.5 inches |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular cleaning
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
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| gptkbp:market_position |
available in antique shops
available in antique shops and auctions |
| gptkbp:material |
steel and wood
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| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
symbol of the American West
symbol of the Old West important in American firearm history |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
lightweight design
lightweight and compact |
| gptkbp:notable_models |
known for its compact size
known for its distinctive engraving |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:John_Wesley_Hardin
gptkb:Billy_the_Kid gptkb:American_Civil_War_soldiers gptkb:Buffalo_Bill_Cody gptkb:Jesse_James gptkb:Wild_Bill_Hickok lawmen famous outlaws |
| gptkbp:number_of_engines |
gptkb:steel
six-shot cylinder rotating cylinder five-shot cylinder |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Colt_Model_1848_Baby_Dragoon
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| gptkbp:price_range |
varies based on condition
$1,000 -$3,000 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
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| gptkbp:produces |
approximately 325,000
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| gptkbp:production_location |
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:production_years |
1849-1873
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| gptkbp:range |
effective at short ranges
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| gptkbp:recoil |
moderate
low recoil |
| gptkbp:related_model |
gptkb:Colt_1851_Navy_Revolver
gptkb:Colt_Model_1851_Navy_Revolver |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Colt_1873_Single_Action_Army
gptkb:Colt_1860_Army_Revolver gptkb:Colt_1851_Navy_Revolver |
| gptkbp:reliability |
generally reliable
considered reliable for its time |
| gptkbp:reloading_speed |
slow compared to modern firearms
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| gptkbp:replica_availability |
available as replicas
replicas available for collectors |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
available from various manufacturers
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| gptkbp:restoration |
can be restored to original condition
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| gptkbp:safety |
gptkb:none
no manual safety |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:none
none present none inherent in design |
| gptkbp:sights |
fixed
fixed front sight |
| gptkbp:speed |
muzzle-loading
front-loading |
| gptkbp:strap_material |
gptkb:wood
ivory wood grip |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Colt_Model_1862_Police_Revolver
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| gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight |
approximately 5-6 pounds
approximately 5-7 pounds moderate trigger pull |
| gptkbp:trigger_type |
gptkb:single
single-action trigger standard trigger |
| gptkbp:type |
cap and ball
single-action cap and ball revolver |
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:Confederate_soldiers
gptkb:Union_Army gptkb:outlaws gptkb:Cowboy lawmen |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
self-defense |
| gptkbp:user_experience |
popular among collectors
easy to carry easy to carry and conceal |
| gptkbp:user_feedback |
generally positive reviews
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| gptkbp:values |
varies based on condition
varies by condition |
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:Colt_Model_1849_Pocket_Navy
several variants exist Engraved Model Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with blued finish Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with ivory grips London Model Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with brass backstrap Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with engraved cylinder Baby Model Colt Model 1849 Pocket Army Colt Model 1849 Pocket Police Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with brass frame |
| gptkbp:weight |
2.5 pounds
1.5 pounds 1.5 lbs |
| gptkbp:width |
1.5 inches
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| gptkbp:year_established |
1849
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Colt_Model_1851_Navy_Revolver
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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