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Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver
Manufactured early in the first year of production, 1861, with the top of the barrel marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA.", the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT" and one cylinder flute is marked with the patent date marking. The barrel and cylinder were blue, the frame, loading lever and hammer casehardened and the trigger guard and backstrap silver plated brass. Matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, arbor pin and backstrap, the wedge is unmarked. Fitted with smooth one piece varnished walnut grip.
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 3445


Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina with a number of minor dings on top of the barrel and some flash pitting on the cylinder face and breech end of the barrel, and some mild spotting on the frame and cylinder. The front and back straps show traces of original silver plating, mainly in the protected areas. The brass has a mellow aged patina. The slightly undersized grip is revarnished, a sanded chip on the right toe, some minor lower edge wear and a few minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is fine.