COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10679. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in the buttstrap channel. Cyl is usual fluted 5 shots with last 4 digits of SN on two lands between flutes on the rear face. All 5 safety pins are crisp. These small revolvers were produced in limited quantities during Civil War and became very popular with the military due to their small size but powerful cal. After the cessation of hostilities they continued in service on the American frontier, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with high orig finish. They remained in service well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, including wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue on the bbl and cyl and brilliant case colors on the rammer handle, frame and hammer. Trigger guard retains nearly all orig silver plating with backstrap and buttstrap retaining about 75% silver plating. Grip is crisp with minor sharp edge wear and a few minor nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bore and chambers of cyl retain about all of their orig factory blue, indicating this revolver is probably unfired. A truly exceptional find. 4-45325 JR33 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1604	$18,400.00	COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 10679. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the cal marking. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with last 3 digits of matching SN in the buttstrap channel. Cyl is usual fluted 5 shots with last 4 digits of SN on two lands between flutes on the rear face. All 5 safety pins are crisp. These small revolvers were produced in limited quantities during Civil War and became very popular with the military due to their small size but powerful cal. After the cessation of hostilities they continued in service on the American frontier, usually with little or no maintenance and are rarely found with high orig finish. They remained in service well into the 1870’s before being supplanted by the advent of the self-contained cartridge revolvers. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, including wedge, cyl and grip. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue on the bbl and cyl and brilliant case colors on the rammer handle, frame and hammer. Trigger guard retains nearly all orig silver plating with backstrap and buttstrap retaining about 75% silver plating. Grip is crisp with minor sharp edge wear and a few minor nicks and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Bore and chambers of cyl retain about all of their orig factory blue, indicating this revolver is probably unfired. A truly exceptional find. 4-45325 JR33 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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