A Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver. 10 ¼ ” overall, 4 ½” round .36 barrel with one line address ‘ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA’ with streamlined barrel and creeping rammer. ‘COLTS / PATENT’ stamped on the left side of the frame. Five shot rebated and half fluted cylinder. Brass back strap and trigger guard with one piece walnut grips. Serial number 30176 manufactured in 1863.
In good condition.
The Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolvers were manufactured between 1861 through to 1873 in their own serial number range to circa 47000.