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2320
$862.50

LOT OF FOUR COLT 22 REVOLVERS.

1) COLT OPEN TOP. SN 21879. Cal. 22 RF. Engraved open top Pocket Model with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, having Hartford address and semi-circular front sight. 7 shot cyl. Bbl, frame and cyl have full coverage scroll engraving with punch dot background. Orig 2-pc “certifiable antique elephant ivory” birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and frame retain 70% nickel finish. Cyl shows heavy polishing with damaged engraving over spots of remaining pitting. Grips are slightly undersized due to age related shrinking. Good mechanics. Dark bore with spots of pitting. IVORY 2) COLT NEW LINE. SN 25108. Cal. 22 RF. New Line 2nd Model with 2-1/4″ flat sided bbl with Hartford address and semi-circular front sight. Etched panel cal marking. 7 shot long flute cyl. Full nickel finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair. 80% nickel. Grips show light wear. Action will not cycle properly. Dark worn bore. 3) COLT NEW LINE. SN 41531. Cal. 22 RF. New Line 2nd Model with 2-1/4″ flat sided bbl having Hartford address and semi-circular front sight. Etched panel cal marking. 7 shot long flute cyl. Full nickel finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. 75% nickel with flaking on forward part of frame and cyl. Grips show light wear. Good mechanics. Lightly pitted bore. 4) COLT NEW LINE. SN 948. Cal. 22 RF. Very early New Line revolver with 2-1/8″ flat sided bbl with Hartford address and semi-circular sight. 7 shot rnd cyl measuring 5/8″ in length. Silver finished brass frame with spur trigger. 2-pc rosewood birdshead grips are numbered to gun. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and cyl have cleaned gray metal with weakened marking and scattered light pitting. Frame retains 50% thinning silver finish. Grips show moderate wear. Good mechanics. Bore has good rifling with spots of pitting. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. 50582-4, 50582-6, 50582-13, 50582-99 DS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2320

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016
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