Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 9653 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Blade length is approximately 18

Blade length is approximately 18 5/8 inches and overall length 28 3/4 inches

Purchased from a private collection

the print is signed by artist Robert Taylor with his initials RT on the left

Serial number 209214 is found on the receiver below the maker mark

if one studies the female breech cone arrangement carefully it is apparent that the gas cannot

Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 9653 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Blade length is approximately 18Original Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the