Original U.S. Civil War Era Remington .31cal New Model 1863 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial 8709 MG 42 The anchor was indicative of

The anchor was indicative of the amphibious nature of the Marine Corps

20 of the 30th Reserve Division

Army Quartermaster Depot in Omaha

Scabbard length: 34 1/2"

which has the following chain stitched text:

Original U.S. Civil War Era Remington .31cal New Model 1863 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial 8709 MG 42 The anchor was indicative ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a . 31cal Remington New Model Pocket Percussion Revolver, with a lovely lightly used patina from age and use. This model was introduced by Remington in 1863 to take advantage of the lucrative "pocket revolver" market. Many Union officers liked to keep smaller caliber pocket revolvers as backup for when their larger revolvers ran dry. The model was quite successful, with the Ilion