Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4 inch Barrel made in 1860 - Serial 182456 MILITARIA “Standing room only” and “Destination

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Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4 inch Barrel made in 1860 - Serial 182456 MILITARIA “Standing room only” and “DestinationOriginal 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 168549 can be found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and grip frame. The cylinder arbor pin is marked 245, however the loading rammer and barrel wedge are both unmarked arsenal replacements. The serial number