Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Military Books & Documents The shape of this pickelhaube

The shape of this pickelhaube is preserved excellently

with the expected wear and degradation of the leather where it is wrapped around the guard

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Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Military Books & Documents The shape of this pickelhaubeOriginal 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 227532 can be found on the grip, trigger guard, frame, cylinder, and the loading rammer, which indicates the year of manufacture as 1863, meaning this Colt revolver falls right into the U. S. Civil War. The barrel however has