Make: Colt

Model: 1862 Pocket Police, Black Powder “F” Series

Serial Number: 51950

Year of Manufacture: 1980-1981, ATF Antique

Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball

Action Type: Single Action Cap and Ball, Black Powder Revolver

Barrel Length: 5 1/2” Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass mortised cone at the muzzle. The rear sight is notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color & Silver

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some tool chatter in the rifling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The action shows minor operational wear. The silver on the grip frame has darkened slightly, but will polish bright easily. Otherwise, there are only a few minor marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol comes with a black cardboard Colt box with serial matching label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, and an English-fit wood presentation case with powder flask and cap tin.

Our Assessment: Colt officially regards the 2nd Generation production of their classic black powder pistols as original Colts. This pistol was produced by Colt’s Manufacturing, Co., not under license by the Colt Black Powder Arms Co. During early production Colt imported rough castings of parts from Italy and fitted the guns in the Colt Factory in West Hartford, CT. From 1978 until production ceased in 1982, the parts were produced by Lou Imperato and Iver Johnson Arms in Middlesex, NJ. This 1862 Pocket Police appears to be unfired, though it does show light operational wear. The revolver comes with its original box as well as a nice wood presentation case. As time goes on, fewer and fewer Authentic Colt Revolver in Excellent condition will exist, so don’t pass up the opportunity to own a Colt 1862 Pocket Navy as it would have looked new in the 19th century. Please see our photos and good luck!