The Model 1862 is one of the most attractive and most advanced of all of the Colt percussion revolvers. This early '62 Police was manufactured in 1861 and has a dot by the main serial numbers indicating it was selected by the factory for special finishing. Note the high quality blue finish and the nicely figured and "piano" varnished grip. It remains in very fine condition, especially for a Civil War era Colt percussion revolver. It has a cone front sight, "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" on the top of the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "36 CAL" and "2" on the left side of the trigger guard, and all matching serial numbers.

Exceptionally fine with 98% original silver plating remaining and display attractive aged patina, 90% plus original vivid case colors remaining, 80% plus original, high polish blue finish, patches of pitting on the breech of the barrel and rear of the cylinder, some light scratches and dings, nearly all of the original niter blue finish on the trigger and some of the other small parts, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is excellent and has essentially all of the glossy varnish remaining, nice figure (especially on the right), a tiny flake on the rear edge on the left, and light handling wear. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly a very attractive and early Colt Model 1862 Police that was designated by the factory for special finishing, most likely for presentation. Writer believes this to be the style used in general officers presentation sets.