{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-6-barrel-cylinder-scene-made-in-1854-matching-serial-94709","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 6\" Barrel \u0026 Cylinder Scene made in 1854 - Matching Serial 94709","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. This is a lovely lightly worn example, showing the original geometry well, even showing the original bluing in areas. This impressive example features Serial Number \u003cstrong\u003e94709\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and grip frame, with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e4709\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel wedge, loading rammer and cylinder arbor pin. This makes this a very desirable \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example of the M1849 Pocket revolver, without any parts swapped out over the years, and it's a great one! It even still has most of the nickel plating on the brass grip frame, which we almost never see!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as \u003cstrong\u003e1854\u003c\/strong\u003e, only a few short years before the start of the U.S. Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict. Five shot percussion, .31 caliber with a 6\" barrel, and is in nice tight condition with a very nice worn blued finish on the barrel and cylinder, while the frame shows a gray patina with just a bit of peppering. The grip frame and trigger guard have a lovely look, with the remaining plating still mostly bright. Additionally, over \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the original \u003cstrong\u003e\"Stagecoach Robbery\"\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved cylinder scene can still be seen, which is usually completely worn away. It is still crisp and looks great! The \u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking is almost fully intact as well. 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 marked in two lines across the top of the octagonal barrel, and is still crisp with no wear:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDRESS SAML COLT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK CITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has the correct crisp \u003cstrong\u003eCOLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left frame under the cylinder, though there is no \"31CAL\" marking on the trigger guard, which is not uncommon. The walnut grip is in very good condition, with a lovely color and very little damage or wear. It has however lost most of the original \"piano varnish\" on both sides of the grip, probably removed during cleaning. The plating on the grip frame is still retained at about 75%, which is usually almost completely worn away. It also has the initials BWC scratched into the bottom of the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions just about flawlessly, 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, though it is a bit stiff. The barrel to frame connection is solid, with no wobble we can detect. The bore is in very good condition, with a mostly bright finish showing clear lands and grooves, with a bit of past fouling and oxidation in a few areas. It's very rare to see a percussion era revolver with a bore this good! The brass front sight is still present and in very good condition, with just a bit of wear on the top. All five cap nipple cones are clear, showing oxidation and fouling on the exterior from use, and they definitely look to be original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely '49 Pocket dating from just before the Civil War, a great acquisition for any collection. In great condition with a lovely lightly worn look and a great cylinder scene, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1854\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 11 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":41852272967749,"sku":"ONSV24DHC058","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24DHC058__01.jpg?v=1726797885","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-6-barrel-cylinder-scene-made-in-1854-matching-serial-94709","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}