RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1039. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, and 1-line “ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.” address. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in backstrap channel. Only about 28,000 of these scare revolvers were produced in the period 1861-1873 with only the very earliest specimens having the iron trigger guard and backstrap. These revolvers were considered to be the ultimate in streamline efficiency and with their Navy size caliber were very popular throughout the Civil War and later on the frontier during the great westward expansion. They remained in use well into the 1870’s until they were made obsolete by the advent of the cartridge revolver. They rarely are found with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled gray metal finish with fine pitting on left side of frame and sides of hammer, front and backstrap also have light pitting. Grip is sound, showing heavy wear with usual nicks and dings and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and several spots of deep pitting. Wedge is unnumbered and cylinder is mismatched, appears to be “-670”. Although cylinder is mismatched the condition is identical to the balance of the revolver and it is evident they have been together for the life of the revolver. 4-39455 JR187 (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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	2320	$0.00	RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1039. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight, and 1-line “ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.” address. Left side of the frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated iron trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with the SN in backstrap channel. Only about 28,000 of these scare revolvers were produced in the period 1861-1873 with only the very earliest specimens having the iron trigger guard and backstrap. These revolvers were considered to be the ultimate in streamline efficiency and with their Navy size caliber were very popular throughout the Civil War and later on the frontier during the great westward expansion. They remained in use well into the 1870’s until they were made obsolete by the advent of the cartridge revolver. They rarely are found with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall mottled gray metal finish with fine pitting on left side of frame and sides of hammer, front and backstrap also have light pitting. Grip is sound, showing heavy wear with usual nicks and dings and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and several spots of deep pitting. Wedge is unnumbered and cylinder is mismatched, appears to be “-670”. Although cylinder is mismatched the condition is identical to the balance of the revolver and it is evident they have been together for the life of the revolver. 4-39455 JR187 (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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