Original Rare U.S. Civil War Era Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 1577 Japanese Field Gear We photograph it next to

We photograph it next to an M34 helmet for scale purposes and to show that the eagle in the decal is very similar to the massive carved eagle

000 of these field guns in service

which would definitely have injured or killed a soldier if it was being worn at the time

some of which has oxidized and flaked away

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Era Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 1577 Japanese Field Gear We photograph it next toOriginal 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