FINE COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 30408. Cal. .36. Blue and case color hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and the brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that appears to have the last digits of a serial number “516” and the initials “J.E.A.” Cyl is usual fluted 5-shots with last four digits of serial number on the lands between the nipples and all five safety pins crisp. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is un-numbered and grip as noted. Bbl retains 92-94% glossy orig blue with light muzzle wear and light nicks and scratches. Rammer and handle retains most of their lightly faded orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Frame retains strong case colors on the sides, faded on the left recoil shield, bright on the right side and brilliant in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong bright colors on the sides. Cyl retains virtually all of its glossy orig blue. Grip frame retains silver in the most sheltered areas having been cleaned and polished and now retains a medium mustard patina. Grip shows medium wear on the edges with slightly chipped right toe with light nicks and scratches and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore with one or two tiny spots of pitting. 4-39830 JR386 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2223	$3,450.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 30408. Cal. .36. Blue and case color hardened with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and the brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that appears to have the last digits of a serial number “516” and the initials “J.E.A.” Cyl is usual fluted 5-shots with last four digits of serial number on the lands between the nipples and all five safety pins crisp. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except wedge which is un-numbered and grip as noted. Bbl retains 92-94% glossy orig blue with light muzzle wear and light nicks and scratches. Rammer and handle retains most of their lightly faded orig case colors, brilliant on the pivot. Frame retains strong case colors on the sides, faded on the left recoil shield, bright on the right side and brilliant in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong bright colors on the sides. Cyl retains virtually all of its glossy orig blue. Grip frame retains silver in the most sheltered areas having been cleaned and polished and now retains a medium mustard patina. Grip shows medium wear on the edges with slightly chipped right toe with light nicks and scratches and retains about 85% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore with one or two tiny spots of pitting. 4-39830 JR386 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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