COLT Model 1862 Police Model

Last updated: December 14, 2023
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COLT
Model 1862
Police Model.
Number manufactured :28000
Manufactured from 1861 to 1873


MODEL
Colt 1862 Police Model
Colt 1862 Police Model .

BARREL MARKING
or
FRAME MARKING

ADDRESS SAML .COLT NEW -YORK U. S. AMERICA
( on barrel )
COLT’S / PATENT
( left side of frame )
PAT. SEPT. 10 1850
( inside cylinder flute )
ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT .
( on early models )

BARREL LENGTH

3 1/2 — 4 1/2 — 5 1/2 — 6 1/2

CALIBER’S
MANUFACTURED .

36

BARREL
CONFIGURATIONS

Round

TYPE OF WOOD

1 Piece Walnut with varnish finish

TYPE OF TRIGGER
Single

TYPE OF ACTION
Revolver

TYPES OF METAL FINISH

Blue with case hardened frame, hammer and lever .

KIND OF SIGHTS

Blade front .

NUMBER OF GUNS MANUFACTURED

28000
NUMBER OF
CARTRIDGES

5
TYPE OF MAGAZINE
AND LENGTH
None
STANDARD MODEL FEATURES

Rebated half fluted cylinder .
Creeping type loading lever .
Brass grip strap and trigger guard silver plated .
Early models with steel or brass back straps with silver plating and with
Hartford address .
Standard model has New York address .
LONDON MODEL
1862 POLICE MODEL

Barrel address : ADDRESS COL. / COLT LONDON
Steel back strap with L under serial numbers .
British proof marks on each chamber of cylinder , frame . barrel.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Special finishes to include nickel , silver , gold or combinations of both .
Engraved guns and presentation models .
Cased sets with 1 or 2 guns with all accessories .
Special grips to include ivory , mother of pearl , silver .
1861
1
1862
8500
1863
15000
1864
26000
1865
29000
1866
32000
1867
35000
1868
37000
1869
40000
1870
42000
1871
44000
1872
45000
1873
46000
Last serial number
47000
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