Colt 1862 Pocket Navy

[River Jordan]

I realize that these were among the last percussion Colts so what do we know of the intended market?

Does anyone have an opinion of these interesting 36 cal 5 shot revolvers. It seems like a a nice historical bookend to the Patterson which was also a 5 shot 36 cal I believe.

Does anyone know of a documented use of this type in an event either War of 1861 or on the Western Frontier later?

[Frenchie]

Pocket pistols of all shapes and kinds were wildly popular before, during, and after the War of the Rebellion and I can't imagine the demand for them waned much for a very long period of history. More small, concealable handguns have been carried and kept in pockets, small holsters, purses, all sorts of interesting places under women's clothing, and secreted in dressers and desk drawers than you can shake a stick at.

Opinion: I'd very much like to have one.

[Flint]

I believe that Colt sold more pocket pistols than all the other revolvers put together, even after all the government contracts for the Armys and Navys for the Civil War.  The were very popular during the Gold Rush era before the Civil War, in the 31 caliber, and bought by Civilians after the Civil War in 31 and 36 caliber.

[Fingers McGee]

I believe that Colt sold more pocket pistols than all the other revolvers put together, even after all the government contracts for the Armys and Navys for the Civil War.  The were very popular during the Gold Rush era before the Civil War, in the 31 caliber, and bought by Civilians after the Civil War in 31 and 36 caliber.

Almost.

'49 Pocket Models (.31 Cal) approx 340000
'62 Pocket Models (Navy & Police) (.36 Cal) approx 47000
1851 Navy approx 215000
1860 Army approx 200000
Walkers & Dragoons approx 25000

[Galloway]

Dont forget approx 40,000 1855 root sidehammers. On a side note I think S&W's no 1 was the reason for the disproportionate amount of 1849's vs 1862's. Otherwise the 62 would have been quite a hit.