Colt Blackpowder Arms Model 1862 Police Trapper Signature Series, .36 Cal, 3.5 in Barrel, 5-Shot Percussion Revolver
This Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Model 1862 Police Trapper from the Signature Series is a collectible .36 caliber percussion revolver with the distinctive 3.5-inch barrel and no attached loading lever. It retains authentic Colt markings, including the Sam Colt script on the backstrap, and features a color case-hardened frame with blued components. It comes with the original factory box, manual, and a separate brass loading tool.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape, with various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Colt factory cardboard box labeled 'COLT 1862 TRAPPER F1505' with matching handwritten serial
- Original manual
- Brass loading tool (separate)
The Trapper configuration stands out with a compact 3.5-inch round steel barrel and the absence of an attached loading lever. The barrel is secured by a transverse wedge, and the cylinder holds five rounds, maintaining the classic proportions of the 1862 Police pattern in a streamlined package.
Authentic markings include the top barrel legend "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA." and the left frame stamp "COLTS / PATENT." The backstrap bears the "Sam Colt" script signature associated with the Signature Series. Rollmarks are consistent with Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. production.
Construction and finishes are true to form: a color case-hardened steel frame, a high-polish blued steel cylinder, and a blued barrel. The bright-finished gripstrap and trigger guard complement the one-piece walnut grip, while sighting is provided by a brass bead front and hammer notch rear.
This single-action percussion revolver is a Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Signature Series reproduction made in the United States during the 1994–2002 era. The factory box is labeled "COLT 1862 TRAPPER F1505." A separate brass loading tool is included to support loading the Trapper configuration without an attached lever.