Original 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.

This examples in fine condition with some much of the original finish and fully 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.

This revolver is Five shot percussion, .31 caliber with a 4" barrel. The serial Number 8840 is clearly marked on the pistol grip frame, barrel, cylinder, and arbor pin, while the loading rammer is marked with shortened number 40. That makes this a very desirable "ALL MATCHING" example, with no parts swapped out over the years. It is in nice tight condition with a lovely plum patina and just a bit of light peppering. There is even some of the original finish fully intact under the loading lever. Appears to be in good working condition and is nicely marked with the manufacture and patent information across the top of the octagonal barrel-

The walnut grips are in very good shape, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age. They still have most of the factory varnish present, though this has worn off the bottom sides and corners, as is common. There are no cracks or major chunks missing.

The revolver functions well in double action only, and does not currently have any ability to function in single action. This may be the result of a wartime modification. The indexing is mostly accurate, though it overshoots just a tiny bit. The bore is in very good condition, showing crisp lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish. There is just a bit of oxidation and fouling, definitely a rarity in a black powder percussion revolver. The barrel frame connection is solid, with no wobble, and the barrel wedge will need a small brass hammer to remove.

This is a very nice Cooper Double Action Pocket Pistol dating from the Civil War Era; a wonderful acquisition for any collection. Ready to display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1865
Caliber: .31cal
Ammunition Type: Percussion Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 9 inches
Action: Double action only
Feed System: 5 Shot Revolver

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