RARE ENGRAVED EARLY PRODUCTION COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

RARE ENGRAVED EARLY PRODUCTION COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 247. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address with ejector housing on right side. It has high spur hammer with the extremely rare feature of a tapered rnd firing pin which strikes through a rnd hole in frame vs. the slot type firing pin found on the majority of production. Mounted with smooth 2-pc birdhead ivory grips. Revolver is nicely engraved with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with geometric patterns down backstrap. Engraving extends over sides of bbl with an arrow pointing from front sight toward the cyl. Cyl is engraved to match. Although this model was produced in fairly large numbers this particular variation is extremely rare and seldom encountered. PROVENANCE: Harrison Carroll (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & cyl retain virtually all of their strong orig nickel finish; frame retains 88-90% nickel finish with the loss areas flaked, not worn, showing a medium mustard patina; grips are sound with wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a couple of scattered spots of light pitting. 4-45335 JR146 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1613	$6,900.00	RARE ENGRAVED EARLY PRODUCTION COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 247. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-7/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address with ejector housing on right side. It has high spur hammer with the extremely rare feature of a tapered rnd firing pin which strikes through a rnd hole in frame vs. the slot type firing pin found on the majority of production. Mounted with smooth 2-pc birdhead ivory grips. Revolver is nicely engraved with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with geometric patterns down backstrap. Engraving extends over sides of bbl with an arrow pointing from front sight toward the cyl. Cyl is engraved to match. Although this model was produced in fairly large numbers this particular variation is extremely rare and seldom encountered. PROVENANCE: Harrison Carroll (2003); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & cyl retain virtually all of their strong orig nickel finish; frame retains 88-90% nickel finish with the loss areas flaked, not worn, showing a medium mustard patina; grips are sound with wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a couple of scattered spots of light pitting. 4-45335 JR146 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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