Cooper Second Model Pocket Revolver .31 Caliber Serial #1337 with Worn Holster

Cooper Second Model Pocket Revolver – .31 Caliber – Serial #1337 with Worn Holster.
 
Offered here is a rare and historically significant Civil War-era secondary martial sidearm, produced by the J. M. Cooper Company, Pittsburgh, PA. This particular example is a Second Model Pocket Revolver, manufactured at the company’s Frankford (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania facility between 1864 and 1869. Strongly reminiscent of the Colt Model 1849 Pocket, this revolver is an excellent representative of wartime private production sidearms. 
 
Key Features:
Caliber: .31 percussion
Barrel: 6" octagonal
Cylinder: 5-shot, plain (unengraved)
Frame: Three-screw, double-action design
Finish: Traces of original bluing in protected areas
Serial Number: #1337 — matched on barrel, frame, cylinder, and loading lever
Trigger Guard: Large brass construction
Markings:
Barrel address:
“COOPER FIREARMS MFG CO FRANKFORD PHILA, PA.”
“PAT. JAN 7, 1851 APR 25, 1854 SEP 4, 1860 / SEP 1, 1863 SEP 22, 1863”
Condition:
Overall in rough but stable condition
Exhibits dark gray patina throughout
Metal surfaces show scattered light pitting, consistent with age and use
All screws show moderate to heavy wear
Mechanics are tight cylinder rotates and fires
Wood grips show wear in good period condition
 
This revolver is an excellent example of a secondary martial revolver issued or privately purchased during the Civil War. Cooper revolvers, while not produced in large quantities compared to Colt or Remington models, filled an important role and are becoming increasingly collectible. With its matching numbers and legible markings, this revolver represents a solid opportunity for a Civil War or early American firearms collector.