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 the single line Colt barrel address, patent date on a cylinder flute, "COLTS/PATENT" frame marking, and matching visible serial numbers. The revolver is contained within a glass top display case with a plaque which is marked "1861 Colt Navy Model 36 Caliber/Benjamin Franklin Nelson/Civil War/Morgan's Raiders/Kentucky/Confederate States of America".

Good, showing mostly a smooth grey patina, a few patches of light pitting, some scattered minor dings, and the brass showing an attractively aged patina. The grip is good with moderate wear and scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically untested as cased. The case is very fine with some scattered light handling/storage marks.