Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver

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Object Name
revolver
revolver, percussion
Other Terms
revolver; Firearms; Percussion Fire;.36 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; 2B; Sa
licensee
Colt, Samuel
maker
Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 1 3/8 in x 9 5/8 in x 4 1/2 in; 3.4925 cm x 24.4475 cm x 11.43 cm
ID Number
AF.82816M
catalog number
82816M
accession number
1977.0584
serial number
2391
Credit Line
John A. Stewart
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Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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