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

Manufacturer Samuel Colt American

Engraver Engraving attributed to Herman Bodenstein American

ca. 1856

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 372

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.

Artwork Details

Title: Colt Model 1855 Pocket Percussion Revolver, Serial no. 4460, with Case and Accessories
Manufacturer: Samuel Colt (American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862)
Engraver: Engraving attributed to Herman Bodenstein (American (born Germany), Saxe-Coburg 1829–1895 Hartford, Connecticut)
Date: ca. 1856
Geography: Hartford, Connecticut
Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut
Medium: Steel, wood (oak)
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)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers
Credit Line: Gift of John E. Parsons, 1957
Object Number: 57.166.2a–e
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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