Guns International #: 102139991
Seller's Inventory #: 227192
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Guns International #: 102139991
Category - Civil War Revolvers
- Colt Revolvers - Antique 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
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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CIVIL WAR Era Antique COLT Model 1862 .36 Cal. Percussion POLICE Revolver
Early Civil War NAVY CALIBER Revolver
Description: CIVIL WAR Era Antique COLT Model 1862 .36 Cal. Percussion POLICE Revolver Early Civil War NAVY CALIBER Revolver Here we present an antique Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver, made in 1861 in Hartford, Connecticut. 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 with approximately only 28,000 manufactured between 1862 and 1873. And, of those that were produced, it is estimated that 70% of these were converted to cartridge firearms leaving only 8,400 in the original state. These factors make the 1862 Police Revolver in its original percussion format quite scarce for collectors today. In addition, this revolver comes with a 6-1/2 inch barrel, making it even more rare than the shorter 3-1/2 inch and 4-1/2 inch barrels. The overall condition is good. Original finish and patina. The action is functional, however the trigger return spring is not functional, necessitating the trigger being moved forward manually. The hammer screw is a replacement. Cylinder indexes and locks up well. The numbers match, including the wedge. The wedge is a bit loose but a slip of paper helps shim it up a bit. The grip is solid and shows use. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 6-1/2 inches. Caliber: .36 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1800 #227192 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102139991
Seller's Inventory #: 227192
Guns International #: 102139991
Seller's Inventory #: 227192