Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1864 - Matching Serial 255813 WWII some caused by the poor

some caused by the poor quality of forgings used

it snowed and rained

and a long and thin constant width central sweep seconds hand

the 4th Cavalry was sent to Texas

Sergeant First Class Jim Brevelle

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1864 - Matching Serial 255813 WWII some caused by the poorOriginal 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 255813 can be found on all major parts and indicates the year of manufacture as 1864, meaning this Colt revolver falls right into the U. S. Civil War. All major components show clear serial number, including the barrel and