19th Century US. Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
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19th Century US Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver With A 6-1/2 inch Barrel
Period
C 1863
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
North America
Description
These were made from 1861 to 1873, serial numbered with the Model1862 Pocket Navy. Total 47000, of which 28000 were the model 1862 Police. In 36 Cal, 5 shot percussion. The great majority were in fact converted to metallic RF conversion, making the remaining, surviving, Cap & Ball percussion models, more desirable.
This example has a 6-1/2″ round barrel, with a full Colt address address to the top. All metalwork to a smooth silver finish, and the part fluted/rebated cylinder has a stamped Colt patent . All the required serial numbers are matching …# 17294 C 1863.
Action is sound, and the rifled bore is vg, with just a few stains, nearer to the muzzle.
The original one piece walnut stock, with one minor chip, and slight dings of age and use, now to a dark patina.
There are British proof marks to the flutes of the cylinder.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
