{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-officer-named-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-made-in-1862-serial-211337","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Officer Named Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 211337","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 \u003cstrong\u003e211337\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found on the grip, trigger guard, frame, and cylinder, which indicates the year of manufacture as 1862, meaning this Colt revolver falls right into the U.S. Civil War. The barrel however has serial number \u003cstrong\u003e332536\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was produced in 1873, a post-war arsenal replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix shot percussion, .31 caliber with a short 4\" barrel, most numbers matching. The revolver is worn overall, but there is still the frame marking of  \u003cstrong\u003eCOLT'S PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Colt address is still well marked in a line 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is nice but the Stage Coach scene on the cylinder is gone. The blue finish is most likely an arsenal rework and the right side of the frame shows being held in a vice, probably during base workshop repairs. Trigger Guard and back strap of matured brass. The walnut grips are in good shape, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age. They still have a good amount of the original \"Piano Varnish\" finish that was applied to these at the factory. The revolver cycles, however it does have some issues and is finicky after such a long time in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEST thing going from this revolver is the engraving on the brass back strap that says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLieut. W. Grimes U.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegretfully no unit is mentioned, but it really adds to the revolver and makes it an excellent research opportunity. Most often Officers had the revolver so marked as to discourage theft, and this was not intended as any kind of presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost attractive and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1862 \/ 1873\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31066243334213,"sku":"ONSV4102","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV4102__01.jpg?v=1595902242","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-officer-named-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-made-in-1862-serial-211337","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}