Original U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel and Maynard Tape Primer - Serial 1133 Original Antique Guns At the end of October

At the end of October 1917

but properly manufactured by Belgian Gun Makers

On the top of the flight cap

Both pistols are in really great shape

This is the first example of a Model 1 that we have had

Original U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel and Maynard Tape Primer - Serial 1133 Original Antique Guns At the end of OctoberOriginal Item. Only One Available. Introduced in 1850 by the newly incorporated Massachusetts Arms Company, the . 31cal pocket model revolver was one of the first real competitors to Samuel Colt. It featured a cylinder that rotated when the revolver was cocked, as well as cap nipples directly behind the chambers, like most revolvers of the period. As with all pocket designs, they were popular as private purchase secondary weapons for officers. The