Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms. Rick Sapp

Navy.

      NOTE: This advertisement appeared in the Spring of 2007 at AntiqueGunList.com:

       “Colt Percussion 1861 Navy, 7-1/2 inch barrel, 36 cal., manufactured 1865 SN 26XXX. There were only approximately 38K, ‘61 Navies manufactured between 1861-73. I bought this Navy recently at an estate sale belonging to … an old time collector and it has not been out for sale for 30 to 40 years. This is a nice example with 90 to 95% cylinder scene, 90% safety pins and a fully readable Engagement line on the edge of the cylinder. The action is tight and correct and the bore is a shiny 9+. There are traces of case color on the frame, hammer and loading lever and bright case inside the frame when the cylinder is removed. It has original blue in protected areas on the barrel. The metal is smooth with some handling dings and NO pitting. All the serial numbers match including the wedge. The screws are all good with some having original blue remaining. The original grips have no cracks or chips, one dented area on the upper left side and fit like a glove. There is a name scrolled into the trigger guard in front of the trigger, “Cayeta,” and two small dotted letters or numerals behind the hammer on the back strap. Overall condition fine. $3,150.”

       CIVILIAN MODEL

       MILITARY MODEL

      Marked “U.S.” on frame, inspector’s cartouche on grip; 650 were marked “U.S.N.” on the butt.

       SHOULDER STOCK MODEL

      Only 100 3rd type stocks were made. They appear between serial #11000 and #14000. These are very rare revolvers. Caution should be exercised when purchase is considered.

       REVOLVER

       STOCK

      NOTE: Expert appraisals should be acquired before a purchase. These are rare accoutrements.

       Model 1862 Pocket Navy.

       FLUTED CYLINDER MODEL

      Approximately the first 100 were made with full fluted cylinders.

      NOTE: Expert appraisals should be acquired before a purchase. These are very rare.

       MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY

      This is a small five-shot, .36-cal. percussion revolver that resembles the configuration of the 1851 Navy. It has either a 4.5-, a 5.5- or a 6.5-inch octagonal barrel with an attached loading lever. The frame, hammer and loading lever are case colored; the barrel and cylinder are blued. The grip frame and trigger guard are silver plated brass; and the one piece grips are varnished walnut. The Colt stagecoach holdup scene is roll engraved on the cylinder. The frame is stamped “COLT’S/PATENT” and the barrel, “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” About 19,000 were manufactured between 1861 and 1873. Pocket Navy revolvers are serial numbered in the same range as the Model 1862 Police. Because a great many were used for metallic cartridge conversions, they are rare today. The London Address Model with blued steel grip frame would be worth more than the standard model.

      NOTE: This advertisement appeared in March of 2007 at GunBroker.com:

       “Colt 1862 Pocket Navy engraved. This is one of the best looking Colt Pocket Navys I have seen. The engraving covers the frame and approximately half of the barrel. The backstrap and trigger guard also have good coverage. The hammer and the loading lever have a good amount of engraving as well. I recently had this Pocket Navy examined by an author of one of the well known Colt Pocket Pistol books. He told me he was certain the pistol was engraved in house by one of the Ulrich brothers. The blue is mostly gone on this pistol. I don’t know if it didn’t have blue or was cleaned. The edges are still sharp and the lettering is sharp and easy to read. Nearly all of the silver is still present on the backstrap and trigger guard. The hammer and the frame still retain a very good amount of case color. What can you say about the color of nicely aged ivory grips. These grips fit as you would expect factory fitted grips to fit. This pistol boasts all matching numbers including the grips. The wedge does not have a number, but appears to be 100% original. The bore shows use, but is in good condition. Check out the pictures of the cylinder scene. The scene is great. It is one of the few pistols I have seen that you can actually tell what is on the cylinder. This Colt 1862 Engraved Pocket Navy functions flawlessly. The lockup is very tight and everything is as you would expect it to be. This is a very rare and tastefully done Colt 1862 Engraved Pocket Navy. Bid with confidence. A three day look is fine. Please ask questions prior to bidding. Prefer guaranteed funds. Shipping is $50 USPS, registered mail. This is an antique so shipping is to your door. Have fun!”

       1862 Police Revolver.

      Bidding for this antique firearm closed at $7,100 but did not reach the seller’s reserve.

       STANDARD PRODUCTION MODEL

      NOTE: Longer barrels will bring a premium over the 4.5 inch length.

       MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER

      This is a slim, attractively designed revolver that some consider the most aesthetically pleasing of all the Colt percussion designs. It has a five-shot, half-fluted cylinder chambered for .36 cal. and is offered with a 3.5-, 4.5, 5.5- or 6.5-inch round barrel. The frame, hammer and loading lever are case colored; the barrel and cylinder, blued. The grip frame is silver plated brass; and the unitary, one piece grips are varnished walnut. The barrel is stamped “ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” and the frame has “COLT’S/PATENT” on the left side. One of the cylinder flutes is marked “PAT. SEPT. 10 1850.” Nearly 28,000 Police Revolvers were manufactured between 1861 and 1873. Many were converted to metallic cartridge use, so they are quite scarce on today’s market. The London Address Model would be worth approximately twice the value of the standard model. Police with 3.5 inch barrels, known as the Trapper’s Model, are extremely rare and possibly only 50 were built.

      NOTE: The following advertisement appeared in the Spring of 2007 at AntiqueGunList.com:

       “Colt Percussion, 1862 Pocket Police, 4-1/2 inch barrel, fluted cylinder, 36 cal., SN 17XXX manufactured 1863. An excellent example of a Civil War era Colt Pocket Police with all matching numbers including the wedge. This Colt has seen very little use in 144 years. It has NO pitting, a few small nicks on the cylinder and barrel only. There is No pitting on the hammer, recoil shield or nipples. The action is tight as new and the bore is a shiny 9+ with only a couple of very light rough spots.