Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Night Sights Acquired directly from a WW2

Acquired directly from a WW2 veteran's family

due to the missing blade buffer

The bottom fitting is dented in a bit

What we have here is a U

The markings on other components have been worn off

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Night Sights Acquired directly from a WW2Original 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