Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Made in 1856 - Matching Serial 123316 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Top Percussion Single action

Action: Top Percussion Single action

The side action locks are nicely engraved but not named

with crisp lands and grooves and a bright finish

the airborne phase was risky

reading “Take your choice… This way or this way”

Original U.S. Civil War Era Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Made in 1856 - Matching Serial 123316 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Top Percussion Single actionOriginal 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 is a lovely service used example, showing the original geometry well, with the original finish now faded to a lovely gray patina, with the markings very well preserved. This impressive example features Serial Number 123316 on the barrel,