Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 9653 Snider Rifles & Bayonets now known as the 28th

now known as the 28th Division

At the end of November 1944 a German "pocket" of resistance formed in the French Alsace region centered in the city of Colmar

Year of Manufacture: circa 1861-65

Serial number 209214 is found on the receiver below the maker mark

Purchased from a private collection

Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy Richards-Mason .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 9653 Snider Rifles & Bayonets now known as the 28thOriginal 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