SCARCE 1862 POLICE GAMBLERS PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE 1862 POLICE GAMBLERS PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 46163. Most unusual with bbl shortened to 2” with pin front sight and the rammer slot filled with lead. It has 5-shot fluted cyl with nickel plated, brass grip frame & 1-pc ivory grip. Revolvers of this nature were frequently cut down in this manner from the longer bbls to make it more convenient to be carried in a pocket or tucked inside the belt for gamblers and hookers. Reportedly some law enforcement officials also carried this type of cut-down revolver as a back-up. CONDITION: Bbl as noted. Retains traces of blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a medium, smooth brown patina. Cyl is a silver/brown patina with one area of pitting. Frame is also a mottled silver/gray patina with traces of case colors on right side. Grip frame has been nickeled and retains most of that finish. Grip has chipped toes and has shrunk to a small degree. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31040 JR496 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	193	$5,750.00	SCARCE 1862 POLICE GAMBLERS PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 46163. Most unusual with bbl shortened to 2” with pin front sight and the rammer slot filled with lead. It has 5-shot fluted cyl with nickel plated, brass grip frame & 1-pc ivory grip. Revolvers of this nature were frequently cut down in this manner from the longer bbls to make it more convenient to be carried in a pocket or tucked inside the belt for gamblers and hookers. Reportedly some law enforcement officials also carried this type of cut-down revolver as a back-up. CONDITION: Bbl as noted. Retains traces of blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a medium, smooth brown patina. Cyl is a silver/brown patina with one area of pitting. Frame is also a mottled silver/gray patina with traces of case colors on right side. Grip frame has been nickeled and retains most of that finish. Grip has chipped toes and has shrunk to a small degree. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31040 JR496 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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