Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver Made in 1872 - Serial 45236 Flags & Signs The ball showing age cracks

The ball showing age cracks around the outside that only form after a great number of years confirming its age to the Victorian era

The set comes with a red bakelite screw top cap

The lock surface has the correct curved profile of Pre-1777 manufacture

so protecting the fuse

The scabbard shell is straight throughout and is the mid-war style

Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver Made in 1872 - Serial 45236 Flags & Signs The ball showing age cracksOriginal 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