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Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver, Serial no. 9174, with Thuer Conversion for Self-contained Cartridges, and Accessories

1862
Not on view
The elaborate grip cast in high relief was produced by the sculptor Charles L. H. Muller (1820–1887) and the engraved decoration is attributed to Louis D. Nimschke (1832–1904), German-American artists often employed by the New York firm Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, for which this pistol was made. The name of its owner, Benito Valdeavellano (1823–1903, Lima, Peru), is engraved on the revolver and on its case.

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Object Information
  • Title: Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver, Serial no. 9174, with Thuer Conversion for Self-contained Cartridges, and Accessories
  • Manufacturer: Samuel Colt (American, Hartford, Connecticut 1814–1862)
  • Engraver: Engraving attributed to Louis Daniel Nimschke (American, born Ebersdorf, Reuss Schleiz, Germany July 14, 1832–April 9, 1904 Brooklyn, New York)
  • Artist: Cast metal grips by Charles L. H. Muller (American, born Coblenz, Germany 1820–1887 New York)
  • Retailer: Schuyler, Hartley and Graham (American, New York, 19th century)
  • Date: 1862
  • Geography: Hartford, Connecticut; New York, New York
  • Culture: American, Hartford, Connecticut and New York
  • Medium: Steel, gold, silver, brass, wood (rosewood), textile
  • Dimensions: Cal. .36 in. (9 mm); case: 15 x 9 in. (38 x 23 cm)
  • Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Berger, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.264a–r
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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