GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXCELLENT 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION CIVIL WAR 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT 1863 POLICE 1025 36 Cal. 36. This gun conforms to other Model 1862 revolvers being blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has a small "COLT'S PATENT". Brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Cylinder is typical half-flutes rebated and has a patent date in one flute. This gun was made in 1861 and rarely are first year production Hartford address guns found in such fine, almost new condition, especially with very fine orig with Colt's Patent 2-cavity bullet mold. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Excellent overall, appears all matching though not disassembled as gun appears to be in its orig configuration, tight and well fit. Bbl and cylinder retain about 90% orig bright blue with staining and pitted area on right side of bbl as can be seen in photos. Frame, loading assembly and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, with balance turning silver/blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 90% of their orig silver plating with some staining and freckling. Grip is sound, solid and well-fit retaining about 95% of its orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. Accompanying mold retains over 90% orig thinning dull blue finish with scattered staining, pitting and light tack marks. 52328-14 JS (7,000-9,000) W/MOLD