What did I get

[Mad Dog 1954]

I do a little leather work and trade my stuff for other stuff. Made a possible bag and pouch and got this. I can not find anything about it. I have other black powder guns that are fairly new can someone help me out ?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Brass framed 1849 Colt style replica, 31 calibre.

 

[Justin.44]

Looks like a .31 caliber 1849 pocket model. The XXX date code corresponds with being made in 1974.

 

[Mad Dog 1954]

It works fine I have to find some 36 caliber balls.

 

[Phil Coffins]

31 calibre will take .320 ball.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Here’s a real Colt for comparison.
IMG_0732 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Robert an saa fan]

Is the revolver marked " FIE " on the butt?

Or, does it have " DGG " in a circle or a palm tree logo on it (look on the bottom barrel flat)?

Any markings on the top of the barrel?

 

[Mad Dog 1954]

Does have FIE on butt, Phil that's a nice one

 

[bigted]

So is this a 31 or 36 cal? 5 shot or 6?

 

[user 48679]

The 1849's are all .31's, Ted

The similar .36 cal Model1862's are on an 1849 frame with a stepped cylinder, much like a Model 1860.

 

[bobthemotorcycle]

Is the wedge on that upside down or is that normal?

 

[Mad Dog 1954]

It is a 31 caliber. Bob unsure this is my first experience with a wedge.

 

[Grenadier1758]

the wedge is upside down. The tip of the spring should be installed so the tip of the wedge spring catches on the screw in the frame.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Agreed, the spring goes up on the replicas. Originals don’t have a spring but the groove is cut short so it touches the screw on the left side. The spring was a later improvement.

 

[bigted]

The 1849's are all .31's, Ted

The similar .36 cal Model1862's are on an 1849 frame with a stepped cylinder, much like a Model 1860.

Yes Guess I experienced a senior moment. I have a '62' Colt and neglected to observe the lack of a step on the cylinder needed for the navy calibre. Thanks for your answer.