Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Manufactured in 1854 - Matching Serial 87362 U.S. Uniforms This is an enlisted rank

This is an enlisted rank equivalent to a U

The threaded hole allowed the pistol could be mounted to a device that allowed remote firing from a nearby tree or fence

134Missing in action: 38Prisoner of war: 28

Their weapons were primitive

A WWII era abbreviation of H which was also used was HS (signifying sulfur mustard)

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Manufactured in 1854 - Matching Serial 87362 U.S. Uniforms This is an enlisted rankOriginal 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 honest used example, showing the original geometry well, with the original finish now faded to a lovely gray mottled patina, with the markings relatively well preserved. This patinated example features Serial Number 87362 on the