Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickel-Plated Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy .38 Centerfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 307737 Water Jacket Assembly The revolver's serial number is

The revolver's serial number is 76147

so this is almost certainly a gun that was converted during the Korean war

The securing snap is still retained and fully functional

showing the expected wear from service and age

We are able to make out the year in which he wrote on the tag and it is 1937

Original U.S. Civil War Era Rare Nickel-Plated Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy .38 Centerfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 307737 Water Jacket Assembly The revolver's serial number isOriginal Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the