Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver (1862)
The Colt Model 1861 Pocket Navy was more or less a smaller version of the successful Model 1851 Navy sold a decade prior.
Despite its formal name involving "navy", the Model 1862 Pocket Navy received the generic name from the Colt standard for .36 revolvers emanating from the original Model 1851 Navy which showcased an engraved naval battle along its cylinder sides. The Model 1862, however, depicted an engraved stage coach holdup scene instead.
Design-wise, the Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy was not unlike its predecessor. It sported an octagonal barrel with a hinged loading lever underneath. The curved trigger was protected by a brass oblong trigger guard. The hammer was clearly visible and accessible by the thumb at the rear of the frame. The frame itself lacked the rugged bridge over the ammunition cylinder found in popular competing Remingtons. The pistol grip was elegantly curved downwards and flared at the bottom.
A solid gun by Colt standards, its low availability has made it something of a rare item today. The original Model 1851 Navy was no doubt helped by sales during the American Civil War. The new Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy was utilized by both sides of the conflict.
The Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy shared serial numbering with the Colt Model 1862 Police revolver, leading the latter to contain high serial numbers despite their actual production figures. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy
Percussion Revolver
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1862
Overall Length: 279mm (10.98in)
Barrel Length: 139.00mm (5.47in)
Weight (Empty): 1.50lbs (0.68kg)
Cartridge: .36 Cap and Ball
Action: Single-Action
Feed: 5-shot revolving cylinder
Muzzle Velocity: 750ft/sec (229m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 5 rounds per minute
Range: 225ft (69m; 75yds)
Sights: Open Iron Front, Fixed
Variants:
Model 1862 Pocket Navy - Base Series Designation
Operators: Confederate States; United States
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