Civil War Era Colt M1862 Police Pocket Percussion Revolver

Description

10/9/24 - Introduced in 1862 as the "Police Pocket Model of 1862 of Navy Caliber (.36)", this 5 shot .36 caliber percussion revolver was often purchased by serving Officers as a reserve handgun carried on the inside of their tunics. This one is completely matching, including the barrel wedge. The serial number indicates production in 1861, according to Colt firearms records, even though this is a model 1862, as production started in 1861. The revolver made right at the beginning of the Civil War, and most likely was used during the conflict. The cylinder still has the original PAT SEPT 10th 1853 marking, and the frame is correctly marked COLTS PATENT. Top of the barrel still has the original Colt markings clearly ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA. This one is fully functional and in fair condition overall. There is an even layer of brown "attic patina" throughout with some somewhat scratchy wear on the grip straps. Some small dings on the butt of the frame and on the bottom edges of the grips. Fitted with nice wood grips. The bore has good rifling with light surface oxidation throughout. No FFL required.