Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel & Partial Cylinder Scene Made in 1857 - Serial 132894 Pirate Flags In 1870 the company would

In 1870 the company would be reorganized as "W

as it is a display sample

The sweatband and brow pad is still present

The black fabric appears to have had some color bleed due to moisture exposure

It was introduced in the 16th Century when the quality of both Cannons and Powder were very much a hit or miss proposition

Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel & Partial Cylinder Scene Made in 1857 - Serial 132894 Pirate Flags In 1870 the company wouldOriginal 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 example that looks to have seen only light service, produced right at the start of the U. S. Civil War. The revolver features Serial Number 132894 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and grip frame, with shortened numbers 2894 on