Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Civil War Era Pocket Percussion Revolver, made by the COOPER FIREARMS MFG. CO.. The company was a competitor of Samuel Colt, and introduced this very neat DOUBLE ACTION Pocket Percussion Revolver to compete with the Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver. The striking advantage to the Cooper was it’s ability to shot from both single action and double action, doing away with having to re-cock the revolver after each shot is taken. Single action could still be used when greater accuracy was desired.

This examples in fine condition with some much of the original finish and fully intact markings. Made in FRANKFORD, PA. as stamped on the 5″ barrel, the revolver is 10″ in overall length. Patent dates starting in 1851 go up to 1863 so this particular example was produced during the last two years of the Civil War for Officer’s private purchase. Another important stepping stone in U.S. Revolver development.

This revolver is Five shot percussion, .31 caliber with a 4″ barrel. The serial Number 773 is clearly marked on the pistol grip, trigger guard, loading lever, barrel, and cylinder, making this a very desirable ALL MATCHING example. It is in nice tight condition with a lovely plum patina and just a bit of rust peppering. There is even some of the original finish fully intact under the loading