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Lot #3292

Lot 3291: Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers

Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 3291: Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers

Collectors Lot of Two Colt Open Top Pocket Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1544
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 115
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1875. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with the two line, cross flanked address atop the barrel, "22 CAL" on the left side of the frame. The barrel is serial numbered "65631". With a niter blue hammer and trigger, and smooth bird's head grips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 97% of the original nickel finish, with flaking along some of the edges and scattered scratches and handling marks. The visible brass has taken on an attractive patina. Grips are very fine, with some minor varnish loss and light dents. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1544
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 115
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1872. As A, with two-tone blue/silver finish and rosewood grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 60% of the original blue and traces of the original silver. Areas of brown patina are visible on the barrel and cylinder, with some minor spotting and dents around the wedge, and light handling marks. The frame shows an attractive aged patina, with spots of nearly black silver in the protected areas. Grips are also very fine, with some light scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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