Original U.S. Civil War Colt M-1862 Police Pocket .36cal Percussion Revolver with 6 1/2" Barrel Made in 1862 - Serial 14073 German Army Heer This dates the poster to

This dates the poster to the inter-war period and the 9-22-39 is most likely the actual date of redesign

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For those soldiers who are not members of an infantry

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Original U.S. Civil War Colt M-1862 Police Pocket .36cal Percussion Revolver with 6 1/2" Barrel Made in 1862 - Serial 14073 German Army Heer This dates the poster toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1862 as the "Police Pocket Model of 1862 of Navy Caliber (. 36)", this 5 shot . 36 caliber percussion revolver was often purchased by serving Officers as a reserve handgun carried on the inside of their tunics. Even with the longer 6 " barrel, this lovely example would have been perfect in that role, and is offered in very good used condition. The revolver has matching serial number 14073 on most parts,