Approximately 24000 of the Model 1862 Police and Pocket Navy revolvers were converted to cartridge between 1873 and 1880. This particular revolver was originally manufactured in 1868. The frame is machined at the recoil shield and is fitted with a conversion plate that is notched for the firing pin and a loading gate on the right side numbered "3344". The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U S AMERICA" . The cylinder is roll engraved with the stagecoach holdup scene and numbered "7565". The revolver has been factory engraved from the rear 2/3 of the barrel extending to the grip strap and trigger guard and features a fine scroll and floral pattern. The hammer has also been engraved and features the distinct wolf's head. "COLTS/ PATENT" is engraved on the left side of the frame flanked by the engraving. The left side of the trigger bow is stamped with a "V" and also "36 CAL". The serial number, "37965" is located on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and backstrap with an "E" appearing above or below indicating is was designated to be engraved at the factory. Finished with a one piece burl walnut grip.

Fine. The barrel shows 20% of the original blue finish all in protected areas, the balance is now a mottled gray patina with some dark spotting and light overall handling marks. The cylinder is now an even satin gray patina with handling marks and spotting. The frame has 40% casecolors with the balance an aged darkened mottled patina. The grip strap retains traces of original silver plating which has silvered out dark. The grips are excellent displaying slight pressure marks.