Guns International #: 102735728
Seller's Inventory #: 233135
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Guns International #: 102735728
Category - Civil War Revolvers
- Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
CIVIL WAR Antique COLT Model 1862 .36 Perc. POLICE Revolver 6-1/2” BARREL
1862 Revolver Made Early in the American Civil War
Description: CIVIL WAR Antique COLT Model 1862 .36 Perc. POLICE Revolver 6-1/2” BARREL 1862 Revolver Made Early in the American Civil War Here we present an antique Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver, made in 1862 in Hartford, Connecticut. Its introduction was an attempt to fill a niche in the market for a 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. This revolver came with 3-1/2 inch, 4-1/2 inch and 6-1/2 inch barrels, with the 6-1/2 inch guns, as is this example, harder to come by. The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent and tight. The bore is in very nice condition with strong rifling. The grip is solid and the fit to frame is great. Numbers match throughout. 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 $2400 #233135 Price: $2,400.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102735728
Seller's Inventory #: 233135
Guns International #: 102735728
Seller's Inventory #: 233135