Search the collections

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

Fullscreen

Dressing in Steel: Part One

Dressing in Steel: Part One
(00:37:39) 858 views

Dressing in Steel: Part Two

Dressing in Steel: Part Two
(00:20:04) 379 views

A Visit to the Armor Galleries

A Visit to the Armor Galleries
(00:30:21) 4855 views

Bashford Dean and the Creation of the Arms and Armor Department, 1904–1929

Bashford Dean and the Creation of the Arms and Armor Department, 1904–1929
(00:30:12) 247 views

The Art of Arms and Armor: Challenges of Research, Display, and Education

The Art of Arms and Armor: Challenges of Research, Display, and Education
(00:33:09) 330 views

Curators, Collectors, and Dealers: The Growth of the Arms and Armor Collection, 1929 to the Present

Curators, Collectors, and Dealers: The Growth of the Arms and Armor Collection, 1929 to the Present
(00:36:37) 222 views

Related Content

Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, serial no. 7569, with Accessories

Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, serial no. 7569, with Accessories

Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 12406

Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 12406

Colt Dragoon Percussion Revolver, Third Model, serial no. 12403

Colt Dragoon Percussion Revolver, Third Model, serial no. 12403

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Thuer Conversion for Self-contained Cartridges, serial no. 27060

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Thuer Conversion for Self-contained Cartridges, serial no. 27060

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, serial no. 2

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, serial no. 2

Browse current and upcoming exhibitions and events.

Exhibitions:

Events:

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

Samuel Colt  (American, 1814–1862)

Steel-chiseler:
Decoration attributed to Louis D. Nimschke (American, New York, active ca. 1850–1900)
Maker:
Case made by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham (American, New York, 19th century)
Date:
1862
Culture:
American, Hartford, Connecticut and New York
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, brass, wood, textile
Dimensions:
Caliber, .36 (9.14 mm) Case, 15 x 9 in. (38 x 23 cm)
Classification:
Firearms
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Berger, 1985
Accession Number:
1985.264a–r

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 372

40003155

Close