This revolver was manufactured circa 1865 and has extensive scroll engraving without the punched backgrounds and engraved screws previously common on factory engraved Colts. Among the details are savage looking canine faces inhabiting the tendrils on both sides of the barrel and frame, a patriotic "Columbian" shield on the top of the back strap, a wolf head design on the hammer, and some crosshatch sections. The crosshatch/checkering on the lever is a particular rarity. Most of the back strap was left plain, possibly with the assumption a name and/or presentation date would be added. The "E" marking used on factory engraved Colts in this period is found by the matching serial numbers on the barrel, trigger guard, and back strap. The matching partial serial number "9241" is on the wedge. The arbor pin has "2241" (probably a factory error), and the cylinder has "7613" on the back. The upper right edge of the grip has "II IV I." The barrel has a small brass post front sight and "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" roll-stamped on top. The frame has COLTS/PATENT" inscribed on the left side, and the cylinder has the patent marking stamped in one of the flutes. The trigger guard has "36 CAL" on the left side.

Fine with 30% plus original blue finish visible, (mostly remaining in the protected areas such as the cylinder flutes and lower portions of the barrel), 30% original silver plating on the grip straps, aged patina on the exposed brass, crisp silvered out patterns of original case colors visible on frame, traces of vivid case colors on hammer and loading lever, patches of oxidation and pitting mainly on the barrel, and smooth brown patina on the balance. The grip is very fine and has attractive natural tones and grain, a slight flake at the top left, age cracks on the butt, and mild age and handling related wear. Mechanically fine. Factory engraved Model 1862 Police revolvers are hard to find, and this revolver has particularly interesting engraving patterns. Perhaps it was a gift for a soldier returning home at the end of the Civil War. Whoever received was certainly lucky to own such a rare piece.