{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-cooper-double-action-pocket-percussion-revolver-matching-serial-9315","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Cooper Double Action Pocket Percussion Revolver - Matching Serial 9315","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Civil War Era Pocket Percussion Revolver, made by the COOPER FIREARMS MFG. CO.. The company was a competitor of Samuel Colt, and introduced this very neat DOUBLE ACTION Pocket Percussion Revolver to compete with the Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver. The striking advantage to the Cooper was it's ability to shot from both single action and double action, doing away with having to re-cock the revolver after each shot is taken. Single action could still be used when greater accuracy was desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis examples in fine condition with some original finish and mostly intact markings. Made in FRANKFORD, PA. as stamped on the 4\" barrel, the revolver is 9\" in overall length. Patent dates starting in 1851 go up to 1863 so this particular example was produced during the last two years of the Civil War for Officer's private purchase. Another important stepping stone in U.S. Revolver development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis revolver is Five shot percussion, .31 caliber with a 4\" barrel. The serial Number \u003cstrong\u003e9315\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearly marked on the pistol grip, loading lever (\u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e), barrel, and cylinder, making this an all-matching pistol. It is in nice tight condition with a lovely gray steel patina and some old pitting marks evident. Appears to be in good working condition and is nicely marked with the manufacture and patent information across the top of the octagonal barrel-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOOPER FIREARMS MFG.CO. FRANKFORD PHILA. PA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT.JAN 7 1851 APR 25 1854 SEP. 4 1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEP. 1 1863 SEP. 22 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut grips are in very good shape, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age.  The revolver functions well in single action, with a tight cylinder lockup and good indexing. In double action the indexing does not work quite as well, and as with any revolver of this age, it can be somewhat finicky at times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice Cooper Double Action Pocket Pistol dating from the Civil War Era; a wonderful acquisition for any collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1864\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Percussion Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 9 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Double \/ Single action\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31824959209541,"sku":"ONSV7457","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV7457__01.jpg?v=1599256841","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-cooper-double-action-pocket-percussion-revolver-matching-serial-9315","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}