Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 5" Barrel made in 1857 - Serial 134943 Hotchkiss .303 which are often lost

which are often lost

which is almost always missing

but these were still being used in World War II as demand was never met

as much of the gilding is worn away

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 5" Barrel made in 1857 - Serial 134943 Hotchkiss .303 which are often lostOriginal 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 example is in lovely condition, showing years of service but no major abuse. The serial Number 134943 can be found on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame, with shortened serial 4943 on the loading rammer. The barrel