SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 611. Very early Civil War production revolver with 5-1/2″ Hartford address rnd bbl, 5-shot fluted cylinder with serial number in one of the flutes & very scarce iron grip frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with a very ornate silver “M” applied to right side. By all rights & information known, this revolver should have British proofs but it does not. Having been produced in early part of Civil War, it very likely saw service during that conflict. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an even gray/brown patina overall with very fine light surface pitting. Grip is sound with minor chipped toes & some battering on bottom & retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56536 JR239 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	196	$2,127.00	SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 611. Very early Civil War production revolver with 5-1/2″ Hartford address rnd bbl, 5-shot fluted cylinder with serial number in one of the flutes & very scarce iron grip frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with a very ornate silver “M” applied to right side. By all rights & information known, this revolver should have British proofs but it does not. Having been produced in early part of Civil War, it very likely saw service during that conflict. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being an even gray/brown patina overall with very fine light surface pitting. Grip is sound with minor chipped toes & some battering on bottom & retains about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-56536 JR239 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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