Included in this lot is a Colt five-shot .36 caliber percussion Model 1862 Police Revolver. This revolver displays 5 1/2" long round barrel, walnut grips, brass back strap and trigger guard, five shot fluted cylinder, and under barrel ram rod. The Model 1862 was a popular weapon that bridged the gap between the small .31 caliber pocket model Colt and the larger and more cumbersome full size Army and Navy holster revolvers. It made a fine belt revolver or could be carried concealed under a coat. One of the best descriptions of the Colt 1862 Police revolver is presented by Norm Flayderman in his classic work Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms: “The Model 1862 Police is considered by many collectors as the ultimate in streamline design by Colt’s factory in the percussion period. Due to slow sales and the demand for metallic cartridge arms, several thousand of the late production of the Model 1862 Police and the Pocket Navy were converted from percussion to cartridge use. The result has been to add to the desirability of these arms in their original cap and ball configuration.” With only approximately 50,000 of this model in all forms being produced over 150 years ago, surviving examples are scarce, especially in this fine state of preservation and originality. This becomes apparent when compared to the numbers produced by other models: Colt Model1849- approx. 300,000; Colt Model1851- over 215,000; Colt Model1860- approx 200,500. The pistol displays markings in faded lettering including the small “36 CAL” stamping on the left rear side of the trigger guard, “Colts Patent” stamping on the left side of the frame and “ADDRESS COL. SAMl COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA” on the barrel top. Stamped within one of the cylinder flutes is “PAT SEPT. 10th 1850.” Mechanically the revolver shows good functionality with a working action and tight trigger. The revolver weighs 1lb 8oz. Serial Number: 22434. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.