Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 5" Barrel Made in 1852 - Matching Serial 45543 Antique Smith & Wessons because it was dark in

because it was dark in color and could be easily molded into beads or other shapes

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Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 5" Barrel Made in 1852 - Matching Serial 45543 Antique Smith & Wessons because it was dark inOriginal 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, showing the original geometry well, with the original finish now faded to a lovely gray mottled patina, with the markings relatively well preserved. This patinated example features Serial Number 45543 on the