This personal sidearm, in good condition, is a .36 caliber, Colt Model 1862 Police revolver. This five-shot cap and ball weapon has matching serial numbers of # 13088 indicating its production in late 1862.  The five-shot, rebated and fluted cylinder has been heavily cleaned and exhibits all its original nipples.  All safety pins hammered down but visible.  Cylinder is matched with a 6½” long barrel and a creeper-style loading lever.  A clear “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW YORK US AMERICA” marks the top of the barrel.  All gunmetal has lost its original finish and casehardening over the years.

The standard “COLTS / PATENT” is stamped on the left side of the frame while the brass triggerguard has the “36 CAL” stamp on the same side.  Inspector mark “C” on left side of the trigger guard.  Revolver is mechanically good with strong action.  Grips are of one-piece, varnished walnut, strong and tight and exhibit slight shrinkage.  Almost all-original varnish is gone on the grips, which exhibits scattered dings. Frame screws are good and not buggered up. This original Police Revolver is a good specimen of a desirable Colt percussion firearm at a reasonable price. A nice addition to any sidearm collection or personal display.

DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS,

CLICK ON ‘CONTACT US’ AT THE TOP OF ANY PAGE ON THE SITE,

THEN ON ‘LAYAWAY POLICY’.

THANK YOU!