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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 104

1876 Colt .22 Pistol Centennial Campaign Advert

Estimate: $350 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot is a Colt .22 cal pistol, centennial campaign advertising paper, originating from 1876. The piece displays the image of a spur trigger revolver with a .22 bullet. The piece is marked "Centennial Campaign" across the top with "Hartford, Jan. 22d, 1876. Reduction in Wholesale Price of Colt's New Line Pistols. On and After this date, our New Model Pistols will be sold at the factory at the following prices". The center is marked "Colt's New .22 Cal. Pistol Seven Shot." with an image of the pistol and bullet. The bottom of the piece shows price points for the different pistols with "All Pistols Packed in Cases of 100 each. Terms, Net Cash on delivery. Address Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co., Hartford, CONN." across the bottom. The piece is set into a black frame with a white border around the paper. It shows good condition overall, with some wear across the frame. The frame measures 9" wide by 11 1/4" tall with the paper measuring 6" wide by 9" tall.