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Uberti copy of Colt 1862 Police Revolver

Uberti copy of Colt 1862 Police Revolver

Description

The 1862 Police revolver was designed by Colt in response to civilian demand for pocket pistols. Colt made scaled-down versions of its 1851 Navy and 1860 Army revolvers, both chambered in .36 caliber. The redesign of the 1860 Army Colt revolver yielded the 1862 Police single action, with a fluted cylinder. This example is a modern copy made by Uberti, a specialist manufactuer of reproduction cap and ball weapons

Marks and Stamps: (L side of Barrel) MOD.1862 POLICE CAL.36 (L side of frame) Uberti logo (R side of barrel) -BLACK POWDER ONLY- (Under side of frame) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 46 Period of Use: 1853
Type: Revolver War Zones:
Country of Origin: Italy Type Date: 1862
Manufacturer: A. Uberti, S.r.l. Gardone Val Trompia Serial Number: 38196
Manufacture Date: unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 0.36"
Weight: Length Overall: 245mm
Cyclic Rate: revolver Length Barrel: 113mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 37619

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