Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Percussion Revolver with Iron Trigger Guard made in 1856 - Serial 113371 British Artwork & Posters Rebuilt and producing Neponset Gunpowder

Rebuilt and producing Neponset Gunpowder only a year later

Definitely a design with Middle Eastern influence

indicating that it was manufactured by Ingersoll Rand Products

Unfortunately the last part of the unit stamp is unreadable

Government Printing Office: 1942—O-491978

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Percussion Revolver with Iron Trigger Guard made in 1856 - Serial 113371 British Artwork & Posters Rebuilt and producing Neponset GunpowderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with a rare special order short 3" barrel, often referred to as the "Wells Fargo Model". It also has a very rare iron trigger guard and grip frame, instead of the usual nickel plated brass. Aside from this, the cylinder scene is almost fully complete, visible around the entire cylinder, something that we almost never see! The Colt "Pocket