{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-colt-m1849-31cal-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-4-barrel-made-in-1856-matching-serial-123316","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4\" Barrel Made in 1856 - Matching Serial 123316","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 service used example, showing the original geometry well, with the original finish now faded to a lovely gray patina, with the markings very well preserved. This impressive example features Serial Number \u003cstrong\u003e123316\u003c\/strong\u003e on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and grip frame, with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e3316\u003c\/strong\u003e on the loading rammer and cylinder arbor pin, while the barrel wedge is marked \u003cstrong\u003e23316\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 definitely a lovely example!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture for most components as \u003cstrong\u003e1856\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 4\" barrel, the revolver is in nice tight condition with a very nice aged patina on the steel portions, with some signs of past peppering, now removed. The grip frame and trigger guard show a lovely \"mustard\" patina, with the original nickel plating completely gone. As with many we see, the \"Stagecoach Robbery\" cylinder scene is completely worn away, however there is still a faint\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENT \/ №\u003c\/strong\u003e marking next to the serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colt early two line address is marked in two lines across the top of the octagonal barrel, correct for the shorter barrel lengths:-\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 \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, still retaining most of the original \"piano varnish\" finish. There is some wear through around the bottom edge, as is common, and overall wear from service. The brass bead front sight is still present, showing light wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions very 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, though the hammer does have some slop in the action. The barrel to frame connection has a bit of wobble, but does not look to have been adjusted in the past either. The bore is in very good condition, showing a mostly bright finish with clear lands and grooves. There are however some areas of past oxidation, now cleaned away, which eroded the interior surface, so this is definitely a revolver that saw some real use. All five cap nipple cones are clear, showing oxidation and fouling on the exterior from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely '49 Pocket dating from just before the Civil War with a lovely aged patina! A great acquisition for any collection. In lovely condition with a great used look, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1856\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 4 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 9 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":43246071840837,"sku":"ONSV25TGA228","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25TGA228__02.jpg?v=1753909263","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-colt-m1849-31cal-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-4-barrel-made-in-1856-matching-serial-123316","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}