Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Worn Cylinder Scene made in 1857 - Serial 138649 Bayonets colors remain bright

colors remain bright

or maybe from the holster it was carried in

Another original item from the nautical collection purchased from an English museum this is a fine early 19th century

1859 just one year before the Civil War broke out

and red indicated the 1st Signals Battalion

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with Worn Cylinder Scene made in 1857 - Serial 138649 Bayonets colors remain brightOriginal Item: Only One Available. The colt "Pocket Percussion" Model 1849 revolvers in . 31cal are essentially scaled down versions of the larger Navy Model 1851 in . 36cal, and were developed concurrently. The serial Number 138649 can be found on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame. The loading rammer and cylinder axis pin have shortened number 8649, while the barrel wedge is an unmarked arsenal replacement. The serial number