UNUSUAL COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

UNUSUAL COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 21013. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl with 1-line New York address, 5-shot fluted cylinder with all five safety pins prominent, silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver has the unusual feature of having an “L” stamped adjacent to serial number on all four locations on bottom. These revolvers found with the “L” marking usually have an iron grip frame & British proofs. This revolver does not have British proofs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Cylinder is numbered on back between nipples. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy bright blue mixed with flaked light patina. Rammer handle retains strong bright case colors in sheltered areas. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with some light wear on left recoil shield. Hammer also retains most of its brilliant case colors. Trigger guard & front strap retain about 90% orig silver & back strap 30-40% orig silver. Grip is sound with worn edges & usual nicks & scratches and retains about 75% orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-56535 JR238 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	194	$4,025.00	UNUSUAL COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 21013. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl with 1-line New York address, 5-shot fluted cylinder with all five safety pins prominent, silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. This revolver has the unusual feature of having an “L” stamped adjacent to serial number on all four locations on bottom. These revolvers found with the “L” marking usually have an iron grip frame & British proofs. This revolver does not have British proofs. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including wedge. Cylinder is numbered on back between nipples. Bbl retains 75-80% glossy bright blue mixed with flaked light patina. Rammer handle retains strong bright case colors in sheltered areas. Frame retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with some light wear on left recoil shield. Hammer also retains most of its brilliant case colors. Trigger guard & front strap retain about 90% orig silver & back strap 30-40% orig silver. Grip is sound with worn edges & usual nicks & scratches and retains about 75% orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-56535 JR238 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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