Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Manufactured in 1854 - Matching Serial 87362 U.S. Uniforms This is an enlisted rank

This is an enlisted rank equivalent to a U

and may also have been unevenly stamped originally:

Size is about a 56cm / US 7

A WWII era abbreviation of H which was also used was HS (signifying sulfur mustard)

the blade is still sharp

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Colt M1849 .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel Manufactured in 1854 - Matching Serial 87362 U.S. Uniforms This is an enlisted rankOriginal 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 is a lovely honest used example, showing the original geometry well, with the original finish now faded to a lovely gray mottled patina, with the markings relatively well preserved. This patinated example features Serial Number 87362 on the