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195
$2,875.00

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 11292. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, New York address, 5-shot fluted cylinder with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. This is a Civil War production revolver & likely would have seen service during that conflict. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 30% strong orig blue in sheltered areas. Rammer handle retains bright case colors in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains 30-40% thin orig blue in rebated area & flutes. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, faded & thin on left side, stronger on right side, bright in very sheltered areas. Hammer has dark case colors. Trigger guard retains most of its strong orig silver plating with back strap retaining about 30%. Grip is sound with light edge wear & retains about 95% strong orig varnish. All five safety pins are prominent. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-56532 JR242 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006
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