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COLT 36 POLICE PERCUSSION

• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, blued finish, smooth one piece walnut grips, brass trigger guard and backstrap with traces of silver plating, five shot half fluted half rebated cylinder, brass sight, case colored: frame, lever, hammer and trigger; loading lever, New York barrel address, serial 15494, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion
  Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 4.5'' round barrel S/N 3233. Single-line New York address; brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Barrel retains 90% of the original blue finish with some very minute spots of brown flaking. Cylinder retains 95% of the original blue finish with some tiny brown spots of flaking; a bright line through the cylinder slots. Still retains cylinder pins on the back of cylinder. Frame loading lever and hammer retain 95% of the original case coloring. Backstrap and triggerguard retain 98% of the silver plating. Walnut grips retain all of the original varnish finish. This is a very strong Colt 1862.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1862 Police revolver five-shot .36 caliber 4-1/2'' round barrel and varnished walnut grip. ''Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America'' on top of barrel. Colt patent left side of frame .36 caliber left trigger guard strap. Fluted cylinder is marked '' Pat. Sept. 10th 1850''. Blueing worn off has a nice patina. Matching serial numbers. Has a super strong trigger spring and a hair trigger. Screw head broken off above barrel pin.
• Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver .36
  Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver .36 cal. 6.5'' round barrel S/N 14854. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Very good some light pitting no finish. Grips are good.
• Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion
  Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 15679. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Revolver has been cleaned and has some pitting scattered throughout. Brass has been cleaned. Grips have been refinished. All numbers match.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber 8'' round barrel S/N 52385. Brass triggerguard with iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Condition: Metal has been cleaned to bright still has some light pitting but the markings and serial numbers are sharp. Grips show some use but are untouched. Still retains two visible cartouches.
• Colt Signature Series 1862 Pocket
  Colt Signature Series 1862 Pocket Police Model Black Powder Revolver .36 cal. 5.5" barrel S/N 49649. Blue/cc finish with silver-plated gripstraps walnut grips; original box. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 132792. Iron backstrap brass triggerguard sub-inspectors' marks on the cylinder backstrap barrel triggerguard. All numbers match except the wedge which is unnumbered. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All markings are sharp and crisp. Revolver appears to be an old arsenal refinish with a blued frame. Cylinder frame backstrap and barrel show some iridescence of blue bleeding through the brown patina. Nice untouched patina on the triggerguard. Grips are nice and untouched with some nicks and dings.
• Colt model 1851 Navy percussion
  Colt model 1851 Navy percussion revolver .36 cal. one-piece walnut grips serial #110949 7 1/2" octagonal barrel. ?
• Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber
  Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber pistol, percussion, matching serial numbers 109338, 7-1/2 in. barrel; no permit required. 50 percent original color, frame with several small dents and light pitting, lacking wedge retainer, cylinder scene only faintly visible. Private Collection, Abbeville, South Carolina
• Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion
  Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 16345. All numbers match; New York barrel address; brass backstrap and triggerguard walnut grips. Condition: Barrel is a nice brown mixed with some scattered pitting. Cylinder scene is faint and brown mixed with some fine pitting. Backstrap and triggerguard have been lightly cleaned. Grips are good with some nicks and dings.
• Colt Percussion Pocket Model of
  Colt Percussion Pocket Model of Navy Caliber .36 cal. 6.5'' octagonal barrel with single-line address S/N 697. 36 caliber marked on triggerguard. All serial numbers match but no numbers on the loading lever. Round rebated cylinder with stagecoach scene. One-piece varnished walnut grips. Condition: All markings are sharp and crisp. Barrel is plum with iridescent traces of blue finish popping through the patina. Loading lever is nice brown; frame with a dark blue grey patina. Cylinder scene is very nice; cylinder has a nice blue patina and still retains pins on the back of the cylinder. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with nice untouched patina. Walnut grips still retain the original varnished finish with some wear and darkening around the sharp edge.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .36 CAL
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY .36 CAL PERCUSSION REVOLVERFeatured in this lot we have a Colt model 1851 Navy percussion cap revolver chambered in .36 caliber. This revolver features a 7 1/2" long octagonal barrel engraved six shot cylinder, case hardened frame, under barrel ram rod, walnut grips, and silver finish trigger guard. The top of the barrel displays clear stamping reading "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY". The cylinder displays an engraved naval scene marked on the side "COLTS PATENT NO 25387 Engraved by W.L. Ornsby New York" and "Engaged 16 May 1845". The barrel, frame, cylinder, and trigger guard display matching serial number 25387 with the frame marked on the side "COLTS PATENT". This revolver has excellent mechanics and screws and has matching serial number, indicating a manufacture date of 1852. The Colt 1851 Navy was one of the most classic side arms of the Civil War and later in the Old West. Wild Bill Hickock was carrying a pair of Colt 1851 Navy revolvers when he was gunned down in Deadwood, South Dakota on August 2, 1876. The revolver shows good condition with some light wear due to handling and some minor wear on the blue'd finish. The pistol weights 2lbs 10oz. Serial Number: 25387. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Navy five-shot .36 caliber 5-1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips and brass grip straps. Cylinder scene of stage coach hold-up. S/n 19151. ''New York'' serial model matching S/n. Metal parts worn to a fine patina. Brass and wood in good shape. Cylinder scene hard to see.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 15626. Four-screw cut for shoulder stock. Iron backstrap with brass triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All numbers match. The metal is sharp and crisp with brown speckling and some light pitting. Mechanically good. Grips with no cartouche but they have nice open grained look.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION CYLINDER, .36
  COLT SINGLE ACTION CYLINDER, .36 CAL POLICERevolver cylinder for Colt pistol, believed to be the Police Model .36 caliber. One of several 19C Colt parts from late single action pistol collector and gunsmith in today's sale. See images for detail. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 23552. Four-screw frame; all numbers match. Brass triggerguard iron backstrap checkered wood grips. Comes with original Civil War leather holster. Revolver has an old tag that states Charles Crandall of Binghamton New York. Condition: All metal is gunmetal grey with some staining and pitting; shows use. Original grips have been checkered over. Triggerguard has a nice untouched patina. The holster shows use and leather is supple with some cracking and crazing.
• COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 CALIBCOLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blued finish, case colored: frame, loading lever and hammer; silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap, ivory style grips, six shot cylinder with roll engraved naval scene, tooled brown leather holster, serial #42198, manufactured 1980-1981. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt Percussion Model 1851 Navy
  Colt Percussion Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 cal. 7.5'' octagonal barrel with single-line Hartford address S/N 93327. All matching numbers brass backstrap and triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with an even brown patina throughout the revolver. Brass backstrap and triggerguard with nice untouched patina. Walnut grips retain most of the original varnished finish with some nicks and dings.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl. Made by Colts Mfg, New York. Action tight, not working, mismatched numbers, dirty cyl with some scene intact. Bbl, frame, and trigger gd #66992, cyl and backstrap # 114379. A three screw cut-for-stock pistol married in its working lifetime from 2 pistols. Wedge # 5282. Estimate $650-800
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt Model 1862 Police Revolver. An extremely nice Colt 1862 Police Revolver in percussion, serial number 9630, manufactured in 1862, retaining much original blue finish, mixed with brown. It has a 5- shot cylinder, and 4 ½ inch barrel, and is in .36 caliber. These were very commonly carried by officers in the US Civil War. Dimensions: 4.5 inch barrel, and 10 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good shape, with a number of minor dings in the metal, especially around the wedge. There is a chip missing from the left grip. The gun retains much original blue, faded and mixed with brown. The brass lacks its silver plating, and the grips show wear. The action is crisp, and the timing is perfect. Most of the screws have been slightly banged up. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. .36 caliber five-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' blued round barrel New York address silver-plated brass trigger guard and walnut grips. S/n 1459. With period leather holster. Much of the blueing and silver plating remains. The bore has good rifling. Very minor rust in the bore and cylinders. Excellent mechanics. An old price tag for this revolver indicates that it was carried by William Thorn of Mississippi however there are no markings on the gun itself to support this and civilwardata.com does not list a William Thorn from Mississippi.
• Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber
  Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber pistol, percussion, serial number 109338, all numbers match except loading lever (#7695), 7-1/2 in. barrel; no permit required. Traces of original color, frame with several small dents and light pitting, lacking wedge retainer, cylinder scene only faintly visible.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER United StatesC. 1865.36 caliber, serial number 28426 all matching, walnut grips, blued and case hardened finish, brass trigger guard and back strap, marked on the left side of the trigger guard "36 CAL", and marked on the top of the barrel "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A. AMERICA".
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Single
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Single action six-shot .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Very good condition. 90% blue on barrel 75% on cylinder. Stagecoach scene fairly clear. Original varnish on grips brass gripstraps. Matching serial numbers.
• Engraved Cased Colt Model 1849
  Engraved Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 6'' barrel S/N 77164. Brass frame walnut grip matching numbers modern scroll engraving in the correct period style. Unmarked powder flask and bullet mold. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. The engraving is nice quality the grips are nice and the revolver is mechanically excellent.
• COLT BP SERIES 1862 POCKET POLICE
  COLT BP SERIES 1862 POCKET POLICE .36 REVOLVER Colt BP Series 1862 pocket police .36 caliber single action revolver. Smooth wood grips with blued frame, barrel and fluted cylinder. 5-1/2" barrel length, 10-1/2" overall. Serial number 49358. Includes original box and paperwork.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION BARREL, .36
  COLT SINGLE ACTION BARREL, .36 CALNot sure which pistol this is from, but most likely an 1862 Police. From a gun collector who also worked on old Colts and other single-action revolvers. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder
  Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 1454. Single-line Hartford address. Four-screw frame. Blued finish with silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining traces of high blue finish mixing with nice brown patina. Backstrap and triggerguard retain all of the silver-plated finish with some of it bumbling up on the backstrap and thinning. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some gone on the high lines. A very nice untouched Colt revolver.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. .36 caliber five-shot cylinder 4 1/2'' round barrel with New York address walnut grips. S/n 20740. Mottled gray-brown patina with traces of blue marks clear action smooth bore withe some pitting wear to the varnish on the grips. Mfd. 1863.
• COLT 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE. Lock
  COLT 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE. Lock marked "US Colt's P.T.F.A. Mfg. Co. Hartford, CT. 1863". Barrel marked "VP 1863" as well as "N.J." on both barrel and walnut stock. Some wear. 56"l. overall.
• PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Colt 1860
  PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Colt 1860 Army .44 caliber 8'' round barrel walnut grips. S/n 13429. Civil War era very worn but with good mechanics. No cylinder scene. Address and Colt patents on barrel cylinder and frame. Serial numbers appear to match (cylinder is very worn abut appears to match).
• Colt Pocket Percussion Revolver
  Colt Pocket Percussion Revolver Serial #13861. 31 cal. 5 shot. Original patina some oxidation to finish.E
• PAIR COLT MOD 1862 POLICE .36 CAL
  PAIR COLT MOD 1862 POLICE .36 CAL PISTOLSCased pair of Model 1862 Colt Police revolvers, .36 caliber. Serial numbers 10557 and 11134, both manufactured in 1862, both with matching numbers. Dual fitted period case with accessories -- bullet mold, flask, oiler and pack of Colt bullets. Fully functional, each indexes correctly. Cylinders have excellent rotation. Finish is "in the white." Case is very fine. This item will require wire transfer or ACH payment. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 cal. 6'' octagonal barrel S/N 146826.  Walnut grips. Condition: Barrel is grey to brown. No cylinder scene frame is smooth grey with some pitting. Grips are good.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl, N.Y. address, three screw, cut for stock, although not inspected, fitted with later stock, very good plus condition, matching numbers, serial # 75745. Estimate $1,850-2,250