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    Old Colt Pocket Pistol

    Hi folks, I just checked back and see a couple of new posts about my old Colt. I remember trying to find info years ago and was told there was a fire in the Colt factory that destroyed alot of the records of pistols from the time mine was made. Anyway, it's really great to get all this...
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    Old Colt Pocket Pistol

    Thanks everyone. I sure appreciate the info. Al
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    Old Colt Pocket Pistol

    Thanks Clifford. My uncle passed it to me nearly 50 years ago. I understand its been in the family since Civil War days. I've never attempted to load or shoot it. I was told it wouldn't be safe without changing the cap nipples and I didn't want to compromise the original parts. I guess it...
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    Old Colt Pocket Pistol

    Thanks for the info. My camera just won't make a decent close-up but I've tried to attach the best focus I can achieve. I hope it is helpful but either way, I really appreciate your insights.
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    Old Colt Pocket Pistol

    I have an old Colt Pocket Pistol I understand was made in the mid 1800's. It is a 6 shot cap and ball, hex barrel looks like approx 36 caliber. All the serial numbers match (2078xx). The cylinder has a stagecoach scene on it with several men around it that appear to be shooting or robbing it...