North American Auction Company
Live Auction

American Indian & The West June 8th Sale

Sat, Jun 8, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 96A

Colt Open Top Pocket Model .22 Revolver c. 1874

Estimate: $400 - $800

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
Offered for sale is a early rare Colt Open Top Pocket Model .22 Caliber Spur Trigger revolver. The rare revolver shows the two line Hartford Colt address and was manufactured in 1875. This revolver features a 7 shot cylinder, spur trigger, 2 3/8" barrel, with brass and straight grain walnut grip. The earliest examples were shipped with a 2-7/8" barrel, an attached ejector rod housing and a high hammer rotile. Most were plated, some were blue'd and plated. Colt reduced the length of the barrels to 2-3/8" but retained the ejector housing. After a short period the .22 was redesigned and the ejector housing was omitted. Eventually, the high hammer profile was replaced with a lower profile. This revolver is in good condition for its age, showing wear mostly on the screw under the barrel. The barrel and cylinder have been refinished. A light patina is present on the brass frame, dark bore, working action, visible markings and good grips. The revolver was manufactured in 1875. Serial Number: 51418. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.

Condition

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