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Early Colt 1862 Police .36 cal SN: 7238

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Early Colt 1862 Police .36 cal SN: 7238
Cased first year production single-action percussion revolver chambered for .36 caliber ammunition, circa 1861. Features a 4.5" barrel with New York address, brass bead front sight, notched rear sight, half-fluted 5 shot cylinder, loading lever, silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap, checkered hammer spur and smooth one-piece varnished walnut grip. Includes a Cimarron marked compartmentalized wood presentation case with brown velvet lining and modern accoutrements. Serial numbers match on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel wedge, base pin & cylinder. Revolver exhibits little remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces turned to a lovely aged grey patina mixed with some brown tones. The brass backstrap retains approximately 25% of it's original plating and shows some strike marks on the butt from what looks like a nail head. Action is sound, bore is very good with light scattered pitting, markings are clear and wood grips are good+ with losses around the bottom edge. Condition is good++. ***Antique Firearm***