Civil War period, Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver serial number 28426 manufactured circa 1862 with desirable 6½ inch barrel. It has a one-line address reading: “ADDRESS. SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA.” From muzzle to breech, with “COLTS / PATENT” stamped on the left side of the frame. “.36 CAL” is stamped on the left side of the brass trigger-guard at the rear.

Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolvers were manufactured from 1861 through to circa 1873 in their own serial range, from serial number 1 through to approximately number 47000. The Police percussion revolver, is in 36 calibre with a five shot rebated and half fluted cylinder. It had a round barrel with the creeping style loading lever. It weighs one pound and ten ounces. The frame, hammer, and lever are case-hardened and the remainder of the revolver is blued. The grips are made of one-piece walnut with silver-plated brass back-strap and trigger-guard.

All matching numbers including the wedge “8426”. Overall in fine condition with approximately 40% original blue and strong traces of case colours to the frame, lever and hammer. There are some areas of pitting towards the muzzle end of the barrel, probably due to having been in a leather holster for a long period of time. All screws are good. The rear of the cylinder retains all five locking pins. The action is good and the excellent bore is 9/10 bright with good rifling.