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Lot 152
Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver {ANT}
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.36 caliber. 6.5" round barrel. SN: 6964 (mfg. ca. 1861). Moderately oxidized metal, brass triggerguard and backstrap, one-piece smooth walnut grip. Single action percussion revolver with five-chambered fluted cylinder, creeping loading lever, hammer nose notch rear sight and added brass dovetailed front sight. Standard markings. Visible numbers match, including the wedge. No number present on cylinder.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx 2-Day Air shipping within the continental U.S.: $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Fair to Good. Bore heavily oxidzed, dark and dirty with good rifling. Metal with no finish, heavily oxidized and with evenly distributed light pitting. Markings remain mostly legible. Mechanically functional action is a little "crunchy" when operated. Grip sanded and well worn with a full-length repaired crack on the right side and scattered bumps, dings and mars.
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