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

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

Samuel Colt

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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.

Arms and Armor

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

The principal goals of the Arms and Armor Department are to collect, preserve, research, publish, and exhibit distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker. Arms and armor have been a vital part of virtually all cultures for thousands of years, pivotal not only in conquest and defense, but also in court pageantry and ceremonial events. Throughout time the best armor and weapons have represented the highest artistic and technical capabilities of the society and period in which they were made, forming a unique aspect of both art history and material culture.