RARE COLT OPEN TOP 1ST MODEL SMALL BORE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SN 1273. Cal. 22. Rare 1st model open top with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with rare attached ejector housing that has checkered half moon ejector head. Hammer is all fire blued with high spur. Cyl has usual 7 chambers and it is mounted with nicely figured 2-pc, birdhead walnut grips that have matching SN inside each grip. Screws, trigger & hammer are all fire blued. Accompanied by an orig pink & burgundy, 2-pc cardboard box for this model revolver. Although the open top pocket model 22 revolver was produced in large quantities, the early model with ejector is very rare and seldom encountered, especially with orig finish. Boxes are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with the only losses on sides of the frame, primarily around the side plate and a scratch on the right side. Both sides have some fine pimpling. Bbl & cyl retain crisp nickel. Grips are sound, showing light sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp bright, shiny bore. Box shows heavy edge wear with moderate to heavy soil and a repaired break in the edge of the bottom, otherwise is fine. (WG-065) 4-51079 JR367 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2048

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2048	$4,312.50	RARE COLT OPEN TOP 1ST MODEL SMALL BORE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX. SN 1273. Cal. 22. Rare 1st model open top with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with rare attached ejector housing that has checkered half moon ejector head. Hammer is all fire blued with high spur. Cyl has usual 7 chambers and it is mounted with nicely figured 2-pc, birdhead walnut grips that have matching SN inside each grip. Screws, trigger & hammer are all fire blued. Accompanied by an orig pink & burgundy, 2-pc cardboard box for this model revolver. Although the open top pocket model 22 revolver was produced in large quantities, the early model with ejector is very rare and seldom encountered, especially with orig finish. Boxes are exceedingly rare. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 90% strong orig nickel with the only losses on sides of the frame, primarily around the side plate and a scratch on the right side. Both sides have some fine pimpling. Bbl & cyl retain crisp nickel. Grips are sound, showing light sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp bright, shiny bore. Box shows heavy edge wear with moderate to heavy soil and a repaired break in the edge of the bottom, otherwise is fine. (WG-065) 4-51079 JR367 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2048 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE COLT OPEN TOP 1ST MODEL SMALL BORE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX.