Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4 inch Barrel made in 1860 - Serial 182456 Antique Cartridge Firearms The cartouche on the stock

The cartouche on the stock is fairly definitive in proving that this is the original stock for the gun

and 2nd Trench Mortar Battery

while others are clogged and broken or crushed

and manning the helm himself embarked on his final mission at the age of 71 years

and had an important role in the American Civil War

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4 inch Barrel made in 1860 - Serial 182456 Antique Cartridge Firearms The cartouche on the stockOriginal 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 168549 can be found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and grip frame. The cylinder arbor pin is marked 245, however the loading rammer and barrel wedge are both unmarked arsenal replacements. The serial number