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Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips
Manufactured in 1874. Blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight, with the barrel having the two line Hartford address on top flanked by Maltese crosses and the left side of the frame stamped "22 CAL". The revolver features a factory engraving. The sides of the frame have a scroll and punch dot engraving. The cylinder and area near the hammer extending to the backstrap have a dot and zigzag line motif with a star bust-like pattern flanking the left side of the barrel address. The cylinder has a zigzag line and dot motif. Seven shot non-fluted cylinder, brass bird head frame, and fitted with pearl grips. Matching serial number on the barrel and butt. Nickel finished (including hammer and spur trigger) with niter blue screws.
BBL: 2 3/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: pearl
Serial Number: 111830


Excellent. The frame retains approximately 90% original nickel finish with exposed areas of brass mostly in the engraving, with some minor frost and some light flaking overall. The lower right side of the frame near the trigger has a flat spot. The remaining surfaces retain approximately 80% original nickel finish with some areas of flaking turned to a smooth dark patina. The grips are excellent with the exception of an extremely small chip missing near the frame on the left panel and a few mild scratches. The engraving and markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.