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