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  • Auction Catalog #55
  • Lot #1125
Lot #1124
Lot #1126

Lot 1125: Two Antique Colt Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Antique Colt Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Lot 1125: Two Antique Colt Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Antique Colt Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Third Model Deringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 233
Class: Antique
Description:

German silver blade sight, with "-COLT-" on top of the barrel.

Rating Definition:

Refinished. The barrel has a smooth brown patina, showing some fine pin point pitting. The frame retains over 90% nickel plating. The metal of the frame behind the trigger is bent backwards. The grips are also refinished with most of the varnish remaining and some scattered minor handling marks. Missing ejector detent.



B) Colt Open Top .22 Revolver with Ejector

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 233
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1873, the first year of production with scarce ejector assembly on right side of barrel. Standard two line Hartford barrel address flanked by crosses. Barrel and grips are numbered to the gun. Comes with a contemporary wooden case.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original nickel plating with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some very limited pin size pitting present on right forward frame. The grips are very fine with much of the varnish remaining, some high edge wear and some scattered minor handling marks.



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