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A Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver

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dating: 1862 provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 6-1/2", 36 cal barrel (light pitting inside, visible rifling) with standard dorsal marking, browned front sight. Matching serial number on the frame, the wedge with abbreviated matching serial number. Half-fluted and rebated five-shot cylinder, with remains of the patent marking. Working mechanism. Frame marked "COLTS PATENT", with serial number "11xxx". Brass grip bands both with matching numbering. Handle with remains of silver plating. Remains (approx. 20%) of browning on barrel and cylinder, the frame with small remains of casehardening. Some pitting. Smooth walnut handle.