Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 6" Barrel & Partial Cylinder Scene made in 1859 - Matching Serial 157431 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The early stages of trench

The early stages of trench warfare proved that even basic protection of the head would result in a significantly lower mortality rate among front-line soldiers

the lot of the inventor/designer is not always an easy one

(Waffenamt)

The rear sight has had the leaf removed or broken off

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 6" Barrel & Partial Cylinder Scene made in 1859 - Matching Serial 157431 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The early stages of trenchOriginal 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. This is a lovely service used example, made just before the start of the U. S. Civil War. This very nice example features Serial Number 157431 on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and grip frame, with shortened number 57431 on the barrel