With an on-going military contract, Colt turned his eye on the civilian market in 1848. The first civilian pocket revolver, known as the Baby Dragoon, was a 23 ounce, .31 caliber pistol that fit easily in a coat pocket or belt holster, but lacked a loading lever. The following year the 1849 Pocket Model with integrated loading lever hit the market and Colt's success in the civilian market was assured.

Caliber: .31 
Barrel Length: 4" 
No. of Grooves: 7 
Twist: Left 
Total Length: 9.5" 
Weight: B. Dragoon/Wells Fargo - 1.46 lbs.
1849 Pocket - 1.54 lbs. 
Cylinder: 5-shot, engraved 
Grip: One-piece walnut 
Trigger Guard: Frame - Case-hardened
Barrel - Blued
Backstrap - Brass
Trigger guard - Brass