Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel made in 1857 - Matching Serial 132927 German Afrikakorp the first American shell of

the first American shell of the war was fired toward German lines by a First Division artillery unit

Every component is original to the cartridge box

the 11th New York rallied and joined with the 14th to support the guns

Original gilt helmet badge with motto (PER TERRAM PER MARE) and Gibraltar

and replacements were added

Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel made in 1857 - Matching Serial 132927 German Afrikakorp the first American shell ofOriginal 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. This example is in lovely condition, showing years of service but no major abuse. The serial Number 132927 can be found on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame. The barrel wedge is marked with 32927, while the cylinder arbor