Manufactured in the mid to late 1860s. The barrel has London proof and view marks on the left side, a brass cone front sight, and "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" on top. There are also alternating London proof and view marks in the cylinder flutes. The frame has "COLTS/PATENT" on the left. "36 CAL" is on the left trigger guard shoulder. It has a deep high polish blue finish on the barrel and cylinder. The loading lever, hammer, and frame have been vibrantly color casehardened. The grip straps are silver plated. The grip is smooth walnut with a high polish varnished finish. The full matching serial number is marked on the barrel lug, wedge, frame, trigger guard, and butt, and the cylinder arbor pin, cylinder, and grip have matching partial serial numbers. An "L" for London is marked by the serial number on the butt. It comes in a scarce English fitted hardwood case with Colt directions label on the inside of the lid, bore rod, L-shaped combination tool, blued Colt patent bullet mold, oiler, key, large Eley Bros. cap tin marked for "COLT'S PT/Belt and Pocket/PISTOLS," exceedingly rare and correct Police/Navy James Dixon & Sons Colt pocket powder flask for .36 caliber gun (charger marked 4/8, 5/8 and 6/8 dram), and a 5 round package of combustible envelope cartridges.

Exceptionally fine. 90% plus of the original silver plating remains on the grip frame and displays a dark bluish aged patina. The vivid original case colors are 95% intact with slight rub wear on the loading lever. The barrel retains 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish with a small patch of minor pitting on the left. The cylinder retains 60% original blue and has smooth brown patina where the finish has flaked. There are some minor scratches and marks throughout. The grip is also very fine and display glossy original varnish and some slight scratches, dings, and edge wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with moderate storage wear including some chips. The accessories are all very fine to excellent other than the broken spring on the powder flask. This is an absolutely stunning London shipped Colt Model 1862 Police made all the more rare by its case and accessories.