Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique percussion sidearm from the American Civil War era for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt 1862 Pocket Navy!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1862 Pocket Navy
Serial: 3002
Date of Manufacture: 1861
Caliber: .36 Cal.
Finish: Blue “In the White”
Barrel Length: 5" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Gold Post Front with Rear Notch in Hammer
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Percussion, Cap & Ball, Blackpowder Revolver
Markings: Standard / Features ALL matching serial numbers.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1862 Pocket Navy represents one of Colt’s most elegant and practical percussion revolvers, developed during the final years of the percussion era. Introduced in 1862 and produced through approximately 1873, it combined the compact frame of the 1849 Pocket Model with the streamlined, modern styling of the 1860 Army. Chambered in .36 caliber and featuring a round barrel, fluted cylinder, and improved balance, the Pocket Navy offered significantly more power than earlier pocket revolvers while remaining small enough for everyday carry. Its refined contours, lighter weight, and smooth handling made it a favorite among civilians, officers, and anyone needing a reliable sidearm in a compact package during the turbulent Civil War and Reconstruction years. Collectors value the Colt 1862 Pocket Navy for its graceful design, transitional historical placement, and relatively limited production compared to other Colt percussion models. Often regarded as one of the finest-handling small-frame percussion revolvers Colt ever produced, it showcases the company’s peak craftsmanship during the era just before the shift to metallic cartridge firearms. Surviving examples—especially those with original finish, matching numbers, or military or civilian provenance—illustrate Colt’s evolving design philosophy and remain highly sought after for their combination of beauty, mechanical refinement, and historical significance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1862 Pocket Navy
Serial: 3002
Date of Manufacture: 1861
Caliber: .36 Cal.
Finish: Blue “In the White”
Barrel Length: 5" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Gold Post Front with Rear Notch in Hammer
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Percussion, Cap & Ball, Blackpowder Revolver
Markings: Standard / Features ALL matching serial numbers.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1862 Pocket Navy represents one of Colt’s most elegant and practical percussion revolvers, developed during the final years of the percussion era. Introduced in 1862 and produced through approximately 1873, it combined the compact frame of the 1849 Pocket Model with the streamlined, modern styling of the 1860 Army. Chambered in .36 caliber and featuring a round barrel, fluted cylinder, and improved balance, the Pocket Navy offered significantly more power than earlier pocket revolvers while remaining small enough for everyday carry. Its refined contours, lighter weight, and smooth handling made it a favorite among civilians, officers, and anyone needing a reliable sidearm in a compact package during the turbulent Civil War and Reconstruction years. Collectors value the Colt 1862 Pocket Navy for its graceful design, transitional historical placement, and relatively limited production compared to other Colt percussion models. Often regarded as one of the finest-handling small-frame percussion revolvers Colt ever produced, it showcases the company’s peak craftsmanship during the era just before the shift to metallic cartridge firearms. Surviving examples—especially those with original finish, matching numbers, or military or civilian provenance—illustrate Colt’s evolving design philosophy and remain highly sought after for their combination of beauty, mechanical refinement, and historical significance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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