Serial 28844 is a Colt Model 1862 Police made in 1864, chambered in .36 caliber with the 6.5-inch barrel, offered in its factory case. About a quarter of the barrel's original blue survives in sheltered spots, with the rest a smooth brown patina, and the grips are excellent with all their varnish. The case lid was split and has been repaired, the escutcheon on top is gone, and the interior has been professionally relined. Inside are the original accessories, graded very fine: two cap tins, a flask, a bullet mold, an oiler, a capper and a cleaning rod.

A cased 1862 Police with its full accessory set is a target for collectors of Colt pocket and police percussion revolvers who want the complete outfit as it was sold, not just the gun. The clear disclosure of the lid repair and missing escutcheon lets a buyer weigh the case against the very fine tools inside. It is listed used under SKU 79341.

Key features

• Colt 1862 Police, serial 28844, made 1864
• .36 caliber, 6.5-inch barrel
• About 25 percent original barrel blue
• Factory case, lid repaired, interior relined
• Original accessories: cap tins, flask, mold, oiler, capper, rod

The cased revolver ships to the licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check.