CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19056. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl with 5-shot fluted cyl,pin front sight, and one line “New-York U.S. America” address. It has Colt patent on the left side of the frame with the caliber marking on the left shoulder of the trigger guard and a “2” on the left front web. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and brass strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a fine John Krider mahogany case with green velvet lining and a Krider label inside the lid. The bottom is compartmented for the revolver, with the flask compartment empty. There is also a 2-cavity “Colt’s Patent” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36 P.” Also contains a tin of Goldmarks caps. The left front compartment is covered and has an oxidized brass button. The right rear compartment contains several bullets and balls. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 70-75% thin orig blue and the rammer handle 60-70% faded case colors. The cyl is mostly a medium brown patina with traces of blue in the most sheltered areas. The frame retains 25-30% faded case colors, being mostly a gray patina. The trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver plating. Grip is sound, with a chip from the left edge and heel with usual nicks and scratches, and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with very fine pitting. The case has warped back and front edges, with a crack in the bottom and a separated left, rear corner. Otherwise, retains most of a lightly restored finish. The interior is lightly faded with light to moderate soil in the bottom. Label is slightly yellowed. 4-31638 JR270 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1291	$4,888.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 19056. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl with 5-shot fluted cyl,pin front sight, and one line “New-York U.S. America” address. It has Colt patent on the left side of the frame with the caliber marking on the left shoulder of the trigger guard and a “2” on the left front web. It has silver-plated brass trigger guard and brass strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a fine John Krider mahogany case with green velvet lining and a Krider label inside the lid. The bottom is compartmented for the revolver, with the flask compartment empty. There is also a 2-cavity “Colt’s Patent” mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36 P.” Also contains a tin of Goldmarks caps. The left front compartment is covered and has an oxidized brass button. The right rear compartment contains several bullets and balls. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except the wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains 70-75% thin orig blue and the rammer handle 60-70% faded case colors. The cyl is mostly a medium brown patina with traces of blue in the most sheltered areas. The frame retains 25-30% faded case colors, being mostly a gray patina. The trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver plating. Grip is sound, with a chip from the left edge and heel with usual nicks and scratches, and retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with very fine pitting. The case has warped back and front edges, with a crack in the bottom and a separated left, rear corner. Otherwise, retains most of a lightly restored finish. The interior is lightly faded with light to moderate soil in the bottom. Label is slightly yellowed. 4-31638 JR270 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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