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Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company
associated date
1855
Credit Line
Ralph G. Packard
Measurements
overall: 1 3/8 in x 8 in x 4 1/2 in; 3.4925 cm x 20.32 cm x 11.43 cm
Object Name
Revolver
revolver, percussion
Other Terms
Revolver; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .28 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; 2B; Sa
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