Boxed COLT Black Powder Series M1862 POCKET POLICE .36 Percussion Revolver Antique Classified w/ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX & MANUAL

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Boxed COLT Black Powder Series M1862 POCKET POLICE .36 Percussion Revolver

Antique Classified w/ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX & MANUAL

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique classified Factory Boxed Colt Black Powder Series Model 1862 Pocket Police in Navy Caliber Single Action Revolver, made circa 1980-82 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Pocket Police, or Pocket Model of Navy Caliber, like the Model 1862 Police, was based upon improved steels and the rebated cylinder design first used on Colt's Model 1860 Army revolvers. It offered more fire power while still remaining the same size as the popular Model 1849 Pocket. The success of the original Colt Model 1851 Navy provided the foundation for the Model 1862 Pocket Police. Despite having the formal name of “Navy” the Model 1862 received the generic name from the standard that Colt had set for its .36 caliber revolvers.

Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, the original handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day, that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.

The overall condition is fine. Original finishes. Excellent action. Shiny bright bore with crisp rifling. Fine grip. Markings are sharp. Numbers match. The box is very good and is hand numbered to the gun.

This gun is classified as Antique.

Barrel is 5-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .36 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1300

#260606
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,300.00
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