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Bishop Creek · May 17, 2011, 10:58 AM

I have read that the German silver plating was done on civilian model revolvers at the Colt factory. I have seen a number of old cap and ball Colt's with worn and faded plating on the backstraps and trigger guards. My 2nd Generation Colt 1862 Police has German silver plating on it which is supposed to be authentic:

May 17, 2011, 10:58 AM	#5
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	I have read that the German silver plating was done on civilian model revolvers at the Colt factory. I have seen a number of old cap and ball Colt's with worn and faded plating on the backstraps and trigger guards. My 2nd Generation Colt 1862 Police has German silver plating on it which is supposed to be authentic: