Image Lot Price Description

1208
$7,475.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 25819. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, 5-shot rebated fluted cylinder, blue & case colored with silver plated brass grip frame and 1-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including the wedge. The bbl retains 70-75% glossy bright original blue with the areas of loss flaked to a light patina and some fine surface rust. The rammer and lever retain most of their original case colors with some wear on the rammer. The frame retains virtually all of its bright original factory case colors, slightly darkened on the recoil shields. The hammer retains most of its bright case colors turning silver on the top edge. The cylinder retains 65-70% thin blue, strong in the flutes and rebated area and retains all five safety pins. The grip frame retains most of its original silver plating with a small wear spot on the trigger guard. The grips have very small amount of edge wear with a few tiny nicks on the finish, otherwise retain virtually all the original factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with an area of light rust. Hamilton Collection 4-52142 JR818 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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