Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this collectible cap & ball revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt 1862 Pocket Police.
-According to the owner, this example features reproduction hammer and cones replacement parts, along with an action that functions well and locks up tight-
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1862 Pocket Police
Serial: 23091
Date of Manufacture: 1863
Caliber: .36
Finish: In The White with Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front with Hammer Grooved Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK. U.S.AMERICA.” The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS PATENT." The left side of the trigger guard is marked “.36 CAL.” The bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and butt are stamped with the matching serial number “23091.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1862 Pocket Police is a .36-caliber, five-shot cap-and-ball percussion revolver developed in 1861 as part of Colt’s expansion of its small-frame black powder handguns. Built on the 1849 Pocket frame, it represents a scaled-up evolution of the earlier .31 caliber Pocket models, designed to bridge the gap between compact pocket revolvers and the larger Navy and Army patterns of the period. Featuring a rebated cylinder to accommodate the larger .36-caliber chambering while maintaining a relatively compact profile, the model was well-suited for both personal defense and wartime carry. Most commonly produced with a round barrel and Colt’s improved “creeping” loading lever system, it offered leverage and a smoother, more controlled loading process than earlier designs. The revolver retains Colt’s traditional small-frame construction, with a case-hardened frame, brass trigger guard, and grip frame. The sights consisted of a bead front sight and a hammer-grooved rear notch. Fitted with smooth walnut grips, it provided a natural and secure hold consistent with Colt’s mid-century design approach.
Model: 1862 Pocket Police
Serial: 23091
Date of Manufacture: 1863
Caliber: .36
Finish: In The White with Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front with Hammer Grooved Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK. U.S.AMERICA.” The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS PATENT." The left side of the trigger guard is marked “.36 CAL.” The bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and butt are stamped with the matching serial number “23091.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1862 Pocket Police is a .36-caliber, five-shot cap-and-ball percussion revolver developed in 1861 as part of Colt’s expansion of its small-frame black powder handguns. Built on the 1849 Pocket frame, it represents a scaled-up evolution of the earlier .31 caliber Pocket models, designed to bridge the gap between compact pocket revolvers and the larger Navy and Army patterns of the period. Featuring a rebated cylinder to accommodate the larger .36-caliber chambering while maintaining a relatively compact profile, the model was well-suited for both personal defense and wartime carry. Most commonly produced with a round barrel and Colt’s improved “creeping” loading lever system, it offered leverage and a smoother, more controlled loading process than earlier designs. The revolver retains Colt’s traditional small-frame construction, with a case-hardened frame, brass trigger guard, and grip frame. The sights consisted of a bead front sight and a hammer-grooved rear notch. Fitted with smooth walnut grips, it provided a natural and secure hold consistent with Colt’s mid-century design approach.
Production began during the Civil War and continued until 1873, ending as Colt transitioned from percussion revolvers to metallic cartridge firearms. Manufactured alongside the closely related Pocket Navy variant, the Pocket Police differed primarily in its round barrel and fluted cylinder configuration. Today, surviving examples are regarded as representative of Colt’s transitional design philosophy, combining the portability of the Pocket series with the increased power and effectiveness of the .36-caliber that defined Colt’s percussion revolvers of the era.
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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.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1170830939 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-10 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
755 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-10 17:19:17 |
