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Lot 1369: Two Antique Colt Revolvers

Two Antique Colt Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 1369: Two Antique Colt Revolvers

Two Antique Colt Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt New Line 38 Caliber Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Line
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1712
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1875. Standard two line Hartford barrel address with the etched panel on the left barrel side and "38 CAL C" stamped on the left frame side. Barrel is numbered to gun.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The revolver retains 70% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The small parts retain half of the original niter blue. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining, some minor high edge wear, and some minor handling marks. The etched panel is legible.



B) Colt Open Top Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1712
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1871-1877 this is an example of a standard model with a sloping hammer and without an ejector rod. Barrel is numbered to the gun and has the two line Hartford address. Nickel plated hammer and trigger. Fitted with smooth grips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 95% original nickel plate with most of the loss on the cylinder and barrel. The grips are excellent showing some minor high edge wear and a few minor handling marks with most of the varnish remaining. Mechanically fine.



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