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Lot 1100:Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1100:Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$6,500 - $9,500

Colt Model 1871-1872 Open Top Single Action Revolver

Approximately 7,000 of these revolvers were manufactured circa 1872-1873. It has a German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight at the breech end of the barrel, "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" on top of the barrel, the standard naval battle scene on the cylinder, "-PAT. JULY. 25. 1871.-/-PAT. JULY. 2. 1872.-" on the left side of the frame, matching visible serial numbers, and a smooth grip with a high polish varnish finish. Included laminated factory letter lists this revolver with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44 Rimfire and blue finish with plated guards when shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City on July 11, 1874.

ConditionVery good to very fine with 90% plus of the vibrant original case colors, 70% original blue finish on the back strap and ejector housing, 20% original silver plating on the trigger guard, and distinct markings and cylinder scene. The finish is gone from most of the barrel and cylinder which now are silver-gray. There is a clean line along the bottom of the barrel lug where it switches abruptly from flaking blue finish to smooth gray. The grip is very good and has most of the original varnish on the sides, the butt once sanded, removing the varnish, small chips at the lower edges, and minor scratches and marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelOpen Top

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 RF

Barrel7 1/2 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened/silver

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL