Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Night Sights The serial number on the

The serial number on the stock has unfortunately worn to the point where it is not legible

Acquired directly from a WW2 veteran's family

The markings on other components have been worn off

The blade surface is clean and bright

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 227532 Night Sights The serial number on theOriginal 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 227532 can be found on the grip, trigger guard, frame, cylinder, and the loading rammer, which indicates the year of manufacture as 1863, meaning this Colt revolver falls right into the U. S. Civil War. The barrel however has