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Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique COLT 1862 POLICE Revolver
Guns International #: 100966039 Seller's Inventory #: 5183
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique COLT 1862 POLICE Revolver
Made in 1863 & Remains Unconverted to Cartridge!
Here we present an antique Colt 1862 Police Percussion Revolver, made in 1863. Its introduction was an attempt to fill a niche in the market for a pocket revolver suited for civilians and police of a larger caliber (.36) than the 1849 Pocket Revolver (.31). Much as the Colt 1851 Navy was a scaled-up version of the 1849 Pocket, the 1862 Police was a scaled down version of the 1861 Navy, which was a scaled down version of the 1860 Army. The result was a sleek, stylish and light, 5-shot pocket revolver in .36 caliber.
Collectors today largely view these as the climax of the development of the percussion revolver. Unfortunately for Colt, the commercial market for the 1862 Police was overshadowed by cartridge revolvers. As a result, production was quite limited by Colt’s standards, and of those that were produced it is estimated that 70% of these were converted to cartridge firearms. These factors make the 1862 Police Revolver in its original percussion format quite scarce for collectors today.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark with a bit of pinpricking on the cylinder. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match. The walnut grips are a bit worn, but smooth and solid. The bore is sharp. The action is excellent. Here is a great Civil War Colt!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .36 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1400
#5183
SOLD
Antique: Yes