{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-5-barrel-made-in-1863-matching-serial-225351","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 5\" Barrel made in 1863 - Matching Serial 225351","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\u003e225351\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e can be found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and grip frame. The cylinder and barrel wedge bear shortened number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25351\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while the cylinder arbor pin is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5351\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. That makes this a very desirable \"ALL MATCHING\" example, with no parts swapped out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as 1863, during the early portion of the U.S. Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict. As this revolver has a serial number over 187000, it has a six round .31 caliber cylinder, instead of the previous five. It also features a standard 5\" barrel, and is in nice tight condition with nice aged finish on the steel. There is also a very faint \u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e over the serial number marking on the cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colt New York single line address is still fully legible across the top of the octagonal barrel -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADDRESS. COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.\u003cbr\u003e\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, though there is no caliber marking on the trigger guard. The walnut grips are in very good shape, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age. They still have most of the original \"Piano Varnish\" finish that was applied to these at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions well, with a crisp action and good cylinder indexing and lockup. The trigger is well adjusted and there is no issues with dry firing. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish showing light wear and oxidation in the grooves. All 6 cap nipple cones are intact and clear, though they do show some oxidation and powder burn to the exterior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice '49 Pocket dating from the early Civil War, a wonderful acquisition for any collection. In wonderful condition and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1863\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: 6 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":39773383753797,"sku":"ONSV22DCS49","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22DCS49__02.jpg?v=1643820693","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-5-barrel-made-in-1863-matching-serial-225351","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}