{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-era-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-4-barrel-cylinder-scene-made-in-1869-serial-319157","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4\" Barrel \u0026 Cylinder Scene made in 1869 - Serial 319157","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 lovely example features Serial Number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e319157\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and grip frame. The cylinder and  cylinder arbor pin have shortened number 9157, while the barrel wedge is marked 19157. This makes this a very desirable \"ALL MATCHING\" example of the M1849 Pocket revolver, without any parts swapped out over the years! The revolver has a great worn look, and it has a wonderful original walnut grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as \u003cstrong\u003e1869\u003c\/strong\u003e, just three years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the post war \"reconstruction\" era. It also very likely saw service in the \"Old West\", most likely being used in the Indian Wars on the earliest days of the Western Frontier. Interestingly, even though the revolver has a serial number over 187000, it still has the earlier five round .31 caliber cylinder, instead of the later six. The revolver is in .31 caliber with a 4\" barrel, in nice tight condition with nice aged and polished finish on the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most we see, this example still has about 50% of the original \"Stagecoach Holdup\" cylinder scene present, as well as the \u003cstrong\u003eCOLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking by the serial number. The later Colt \"Single Line\" address is still present across the top of the octagonal barrel -\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003e COLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking is still present on the left frame under the cylinder, though it is a bit faint. The brass trigger guard has the correct \u003cstrong\u003e31 CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on the left side. The walnut grips are in very good condition, with a lovely color and the expected patina of age. The original \"piano varnish\" finish is very well retained, just worn away on the edges of the bottom, which is very common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions perfect, with accurate indexing and a firm cylinder lockup. It did not exhibit any of the usual finicky behavior when we tested it. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, though there is definitely some past fouling and oxidation that has been removed. All of the cap nipples look to be original and are clear, showing some wear from age and oxidation. The barrel to frame connection is secure, with no wobble that we can detect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice '49 Pocket dating from just after the Civil War with a nice honest used look and a nice partial cylinder scene. A wonderful acquisition for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1869\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":40669701865541,"sku":"ONSV23NOS168","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NOS168__01.jpg?v=1697214082","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-era-colt-m1849-pocket-percussion-revolver-with-4-barrel-cylinder-scene-made-in-1869-serial-319157","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}