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.