Do the 31cal Colts have sights?

[short_start]

I've been looking at the little 31 cal Pocket revolvers at DGW; Wells Fargo, Baby Dragoon, Pocket Revolver, 1848, 1849, for something to plink with in the backyard. They use so little powder, I doubt they'd cause much trouble.

Problem is, it appears from their pictures that none of them have sights. Is this true? Were they strictly meant to shoot someone at card table distances?

I know Colt sights didn't amount to much back then, but there was at least a bump near the muzzle and a notch in the hammer.

 

[deermanok]

I think most of those pocket pistols don't have sights. Or if so, the front sight is only a small bead like a shotgun barrel has.

 

[short_start]

Never mind, guys. I found the small 31 cal revolvers listed at Midway. According to the specs given there, they have sights.

 

[Newtire]

I have one. Bought mine brand spanking new and only small brass bead front with notched hammer.

 

[hrt4me]

both my original vintage Colt 1849 Pocket .31 caliber pistols have sights

 

[Newtire]

both my original vintage Colt 1849 Pocket .31 caliber pistols have sights

Hammer notch & small pointed bead?

 

[Newtire]

Hammer notch & small pointed bead?

 

[Newtire]

View attachment 16205The ones I have are only replicas. These are the ones Midway sells. Probably good for all but the most determined bull mouse.

 

[hrt4me]

 

[Newtire]

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Nice revolters!