{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-made-in-1853-with-cylinder-scene-matching-serial-77375","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1853 with Cylinder Scene - Matching Serial 77375","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e77375\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e can be found on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame. The loading rammer, barrel wedge, and cylinder arbor pin have shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e7375\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes this a very desirable \"ALL MATCHING\" example of the M1849 Pocket revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as 1853, shortly before the U.S. Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict. Five shot percussion, .31 caliber with a 5\" barrel, in nice tight condition with nice aged finish on the steel. Most importantly, the original \u003cstrong\u003e\"Stagecoach Robbery\"\u003c\/strong\u003e cylinder engraving can still be seen, and is mostly intact! The \u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking is intact as well, and the engraving throughout the cylinder is visible. Often we see these with the markings completely removed from the cylinder, so this is a real treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colt early two line address is still marked in two lines across the top of the octagonal barrel -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADDRESS.COL. SAML COLT\u003cbr\u003eNEW YORK CITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCOLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left frame under the cylinder. The walnut grips are in very good shape, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age. They still have about 50% of the original \"Piano Varnish\" finish that was applied to these at the factory, with the rest worn to bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions well, with solid indexing and a firm cylinder lockup. We did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior we often see with revolvers of this age. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish showing oxidation and fouling in the grooves. All of the cap nipples look to be original, and are clear, though they definitely show damage from age and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice '49 Pocket dating from just before the Civil War with a nice honest used look, a wonderful acquisition for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1853\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 10 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action Percussion\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40259947036741,"sku":"ONJR22RAJ034","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22RAJ034__04.jpg?v=1660966592","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-made-in-1853-with-cylinder-scene-matching-serial-77375","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}