Original U.S. Civil War Era Cooper Firearms Mfg. Co. Double Action Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel - Matching Serial 8840 P-1853 Enfield but it is definitely worn

but it is definitely worn

This very nice example is complete with a liner and partial chinstrap

It looks like some initials may have been scratched onto the metal fitting that holds it together

The leather strap used to keep the stopper in place is unfortunately broken

saw service throughout the Vietnam War

Original U.S. Civil War Era Cooper Firearms Mfg. Co. Double Action Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel - Matching Serial 8840 P-1853 Enfield but it is definitely wornOriginal 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