Original U.S. Civil War Union Arms .31cal Percussion Revolver with Holster & Knife Belt Rig- Serial 12215 Military Books & Documents These are so rare that

These are so rare that we've only seen one other example

and was modified from the First Pattern to the Second pattern

The barrel rotates and pulls away correctly for spent cartridge removal

indicating the year of manufacture

Original U.S. Civil War Union Arms .31cal Percussion Revolver with Holster & Knife Belt Rig- Serial 12215 Military Books & Documents These are so rare thatOriginal Item: One of a Kind Set. The exact history of the Union Arms company is somewhat hard to trace, as the Civil War market produced such a demand that companies almost sprung up over night. The company is often associated with Thomas Bacon, who had acquired his gunmaker skills in the 1840s working for the Ethan Allen Company. Later on and before founding his own company, he worked for different other makers, such as the Manhattan Company. The