^Lot 4105 CIVIL WAR CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER.

Cal. 36. S# 21600. Standard configuration made during Civil War in 1863, nickel. 5.5" round barrel with 1-line NEW YORK US AMERICA address, small "COLT'S / PATENT" right side of frame, fluted 5-shot cylinder with patent stamp in one flute. Brass trigger guard and backstrap hold varnished walnut grips. Revolver is housed in reproduction Colt-style casing compartmented for eagle powder flask, 2-cavity "COLTS PATENT" marked mold, UMC cap tin, and loose balls. CONDITION: very good overall, all matching and complete, retains over most of an old nickel finish. Grips retained 90% of their bright original factory varnish. Mechanics need attention, hammer cocks, but cylinder does not rotate, good rifled bore. Reproduction casing is fine, original eagle flask is very good and scarce maker marked "Frary, Benhan & Co", mold is good. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27662/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.