Presented here is a Civil War secondary martial sidearm produced by the J. M. Cooper Company of Pittsburgh, PA. Known as a Second Model Pocket Revolver, this specimen was one of the handguns produced by the company’s Philadelphia facility between 1864 and 1869 and it closely resembles the Colt Model 1849 Pocket. In very good overall condition with even wear, this Cooper sidearm is a double-action, .31 caliber model with a three-screw frame and a 5-shot rebated cylinder matched to a 4” long, octagonal barrel. Cylinder is plain with no engraving but has the five rectangular safety notches. Revolver retains just scant traces of original bluing in protected areas. Serial number “1135” marked on the brass butt strap, cylinder, barrel, loading lever, and frame. A large, brass trigger guard fits the frame.

The revolver’s grips are one-piece unvarnished walnut in good condition with minor chipping at the butt edge and at the frame point. Shows smooth even wear. Barrel address marking of “COOPER FIREARMS MFG CO FRANKFORD PHILA, PA. / PAT. JAN 7, 1851 APR 25, 1854 SEP 4, 1860 / SEP 1, 1863 SEP 22, 1863”. Mechanics loose. Revolver wears a dark gray patina overall. Exterior metal surfaces show just scattered light pitting and consistent wear. All screws are in good condition, not buggered. This Cooper .31 caliber Pocket Model DA revolver is priced right, and would add to any military sidearm collection.

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