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Colt Model 1862 Police .36 cal. percussion revolver, 5-1/2" barrel, extra deluxe New York style sc

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Colt Model 1862 Police .36 cal. percussion  revolver, 5-1/2  barrel, extra deluxe New  York style sc
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Colt Model 1862 Police .36 cal. percussion revolver, 5-1/2" barrel, extra deluxe New York style scroll engraved attributed to L. D. Nimschke, brown patina finish, period pearl grips, serial #23868. The revolvershows extensive and finely cut scrolls that are far more intricate and elaborate than normally found. There is extra treatment around the muzzle, barrel address and generally finer quality throughout. Themetal surfaces show a brown patina with some minor pitting, good markings, fairly crisp edges and the engraving is still well defined. The original to-the-period pearl grips fit impeccably and are at least verygood with 1 or 2 small losses. The backstrap and trigger guard show 20-30% original silver, all matching serial numbers. The revolver is contained within its original to-the-period red velveteen lined partitionstyle case showing rounded corners which advanced collectors identify as Hartford era. The case is in very good condition with some minor fading and fraying, and impressions from contact, but at least very