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First Year Production Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,800.00 USD
First Year Production Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver
Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production. Open frame revolver with round blade front and hammer notch rear sights. Two-line Colt Hartford address on top of barrel flanked by Maltese crosses. The barrel and cylinder were blue and the frame silver plated. Seven shot non-fluted cylinder with brass bird's head frame, straight hammer, ejector rod and fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips. Matching serial number on the barrel and butt.
BBL: 2 3/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: blue/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 1002


Very good,. The barrel retains approximately 40% of the original thin blue finish with the balanced having a smooth brownish patina. The cylinder has a smooth mottled brown patina. The hammer shows strong original bright fire blue finish with the balance a smooth dark patina. The frame has an untouched even natural aged patina. The grips are very good with some high edge wear and a few very small dings and dents. The barrel marking is crisp and clear. The action is excellent.