Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel made in 1863 - Serial 243662 Antique Long Guns with the weapon beginning to

with the weapon beginning to be generally issued to the British Army's infantry battalions on the Western Front in early 1916 as a replacement for the heavier and less mobile Vickers machine gun

but was covered when the camo was added

The original design was so sound and the quality so high that it continued in service for nearly 50 years

and communications gear

that is a solid indication of an American made helmet

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel made in 1863 - Serial 243662 Antique Long Guns with the weapon beginning toOriginal 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 243662 can be found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and grip frame. The cylinder and barrel wedge bear shortened number 43662, while the cylinder arbor pin is marked 3662. Only the loading rammer is an unmatched arsenal