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Antique Colt Ejectorless Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique Colt Ejectorless Pocket Revolver
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Antique Colt Ejectorless Pocket Revolver, #315963, .38 CF cal., 3.5'' barrel with pin front sight, marked with maker's name and ''Hartford, CT U.S.A.'' on top; rebated 5-shot round cylinder has the ''stagecoach holdup'' rolled scene; frame with conversion ring on the recoil shield, is marked ''P'' in hammer channel; brass backstrap, and trigger guard marked ''38 Cal'' on left bolster (stamped over the original ''31 Cal'' marking); one-piece varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1873-80, originally with blued barrel, cylinder and trigger, case hardened frame and hammer, and likely unfinished brass. Condition is very good. Barrel and cylinder retain no original finish but a smooth blue-brown patina, with a clear cylinder scene and scattered light marks to barrel; frame and hammer show traces of case colors but have mostly silvered-out; straps are cleaned and lightly-toned. Grips are smooth and solid with 50% varnish. Action is smooth and crisp; bore is bright with sharp rifling; serial numbers match. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)