Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. 1862 Trapper Signature Series .36 Cal Percussion Revolver, 3.5 in Barrel, 5-Shot
This Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Model 1862 Trapper is a Signature Series (3rd Generation) .36 caliber percussion revolver with a compact 3.5 in round barrel and a deeply fluted five-shot cylinder. Built in the United States during the 1994–2002 era, it features factory engraving with Samuel Colt's script signature on the backstrap, high-polish blued steel, and a color case-hardened frame and hammer. It retains the classic open-top Colt percussion design and is configured for off-gun loading using the included brass rammer tool.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The original bluing and silver plating remain completely shiny, with very light handling scratches. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Separate brass rammer/loading tool (off-gun)
- Colt Black Powder Instruction Manual
- Original box
This Signature Series (3rd Generation) reproduction captures the compact 1862 Trapper configuration with a 3.5 in round, wedge-retained barrel and no under-barrel loading lever. It is factory-configured for off-gun loading, and this example includes the correct separate brass rammer tool.
The revolver uses an open-top Colt percussion frame with single-action operation and a deeply fluted five-shot .36 caliber cylinder without a scene. Sights are fixed, combining a brass bead front with a hammer-notch rear for a traditional sight picture.
Fit and finish are classic Colt: a high-polish blued barrel and cylinder paired with a color case-hardened frame and hammer. The bright-finish grip frame is fitted with a one-piece varnished walnut grip. The barrel top carries the rollmark "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA."
Factory embellishment includes the script Samuel Colt signature engraved on the backstrap. Matching serial numbers are observed on the major components, aligning with the correct factory configuration of this series.