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Lot #2344
Lot #2346

Lot 2345: Colt 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Eagle Carved Grip and Letter

Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Eagle Carved Grip and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2345: Colt 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Eagle Carved Grip and Letter

Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Eagle Carved Grip and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver with Eagle Carved Grip and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1871 1872
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: antique ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Approximately 7,000 manufactured in 1872-73. Included factory letter lists this revolver by serial number as one of 50 shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Company of New York on August 29, 1873 and confirms its caliber, barrel length and finish with grips not listed. Includes circular brass collection tag marked "179".

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