This early Model 1862 Police was manufactured in 1861, the first year of production for this model. This model is certainly one of the most attractive and most advanced of all of the Colt percussion revolvers. The '62 Police combines improvements from the Model 1860 Army, such as the creeping loading lever, round barrel, and rebated and fluted cylinder with the smaller Model 1849 Pocket's size while also offering more firepower per shot than Colt's other pocket models. It is also significant as the last model released during Samuel Colt's life. The revolver has standard markings, mismatched wedge "6126," likely a factory error), and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and arbor pin. The oak partitioned case features a reproduction paper Colt directions label on the interior of the lid and contains a few lead balls and bullets, "L" shaped combination tool, case key, W.C. Eley cap tin, double side eagle powder flask (spring absent), "COLTS/PATENT" marked two cavity iron bullet mold, and reproduction package cartridges for Navy pistols by Sharps.

Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish, traces of original blue finish on the cylinder, and 50% original case colors on the hammer and frame, otherwise a smooth gray patina. The grip straps retain 80% original silver plating. The grip is also fine with a number of dings and scratches, some high edge wear, and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The re-lined case is very good with handling/storage marks.