POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31, S# 162476. This beautiful 5" pocket model is in standard configuration in original an Colt walnut casing with accessories, made early 1860, 2-line New York address, five shot cylinder, rolled Stagecoach holdup scene. Casing is blue baize lined containing "COLT PATENT" 2-cavity mold, 2-sided eagle flask, cap tin, and some loose bullets, and functional key. Finely inscribed on backstrap in 2-line inscription "presented to Wm. R. Robertson by a few of his most intimate friends. Cincinnati Jan. 31, 1860". Mr. Bricker had researched and found William Robertson in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry who had gone through the ranks from private, sergeant and finally lieutenant. We are not sure this is the correct William Robertson. The National Archives has about a dozen Civil War soldiers named William R Robertson. Most of them are Confederates, and there's no reason for a Southerner not to have intimate friends in Cincinnati in 1860. Regardless, this is a very fine survivor with Colt casing & an impeccable inscription. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: file of research, including service record of 2nd OVC soldier. CONDITION: revolver spine overall retaining about half of its original thinning blue finish on barrel, cylinder is gray with good cylinder scene, good muted case colors on frame & loading assembly. Virtually all original factory varnish is retained on grips mechanically fine, sharp rifled bore. Casing externally is good with scattered cosmetic blemishes, internally lining is good with typical soiling and staining. Accessories are average good condition. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-25062/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.