COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16324. Cal. 36. Blue and color cased hardened with 4-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line NEW-YORK US AMERICA address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of the trigger guard has the caliber marking. It has fluted 5 shot cylinder and silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of the serial number in the backstrap channel. According to FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS only about 28,000 of these small revolvers were produced in the period 1861-1873. They were very popular throughout the Civil War with continued strong popularity on the American frontier after the war. Given their hard and continual service well into the 1870s they are rarely found with strong original finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder and grip. Bbl retains about 75% glossy original blue mixed with flaked medium patina. Rammer and handle retain dark case colors, brighter on the pivot. Frame retains 50-60% dark case colors, mostly on the sides, turned silver on the recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain no visible silver plating being a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear with light nicks and scratches and retains most of its original factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-39459 JR185 (2,500-4,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2319	$1,495.00	COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16324. Cal. 36. Blue and color cased hardened with 4-1/2″ round bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line NEW-YORK US AMERICA address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of the trigger guard has the caliber marking. It has fluted 5 shot cylinder and silver plated trigger guard and backstrap contain a walnut 1-pc grip with last four digits of the serial number in the backstrap channel. According to FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS only about 28,000 of these small revolvers were produced in the period 1861-1873. They were very popular throughout the Civil War with continued strong popularity on the American frontier after the war. Given their hard and continual service well into the 1870s they are rarely found with strong original finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including wedge, cylinder and grip. Bbl retains about 75% glossy original blue mixed with flaked medium patina. Rammer and handle retain dark case colors, brighter on the pivot. Frame retains 50-60% dark case colors, mostly on the sides, turned silver on the recoil shields. Hammer retains dark case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain no visible silver plating being a medium mustard patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate edge wear with light nicks and scratches and retains most of its original factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-39459 JR185 (2,500-4,000) 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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