Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1860 - Serial 164038 British Documents & Books 65×53mm smokeless by the arsenal

65×53mm smokeless by the arsenal in Ankara

As originally produced

as marked on the dial

For the rarity of this model

If in the half-cock position

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 "Wells Fargo" Pocket Percussion Revolver made in 1860 - Serial 164038 British Documents & Books 65×53mm smokeless by the arsenalOriginal 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 164038 can be found on all major parts, and indicates the year of manufacture as 1860, meaning this Colt revolver falls right before the U. S. Civil War. The barrel on these so called "Wells Fargo" models is a very short 2 7 8"