SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER. SN 1906. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare orig open top, one of about 7,000 manufactured in the period 1872-73. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1860 Army style front sight and New-York U.S. America address with integral Richards-Mason style fixed rear sight at the chamber end of the bbl. Right side of bbl lug is mounted with a 4″ ejector rod housing that has a half moon ejector rod head with incised bull’s eye on front side. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with nickel plated steel trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. Serial numbers are all matching including the grip which has the serial number in back strap channel. Loading gate has the external tension spring and has assembly number “931” which number is also found on the cylinder pin & wedge. Given this model’s limited production in the period of the massive westward migration when cartridge revolvers were in their greatest demand, the vast majority of this model saw rough & heavy use on the frontier with lawmen, outlaws & general citizens requiring protection. Few are ever found in absolute orig configuration with strong orig finish remaining. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Overall retains about 98% strong orig nickel with some slight dulling to the back strap and areas of the bbl. Cylinder is crisp & clean and retains 99% plus Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip is sound with three or four small nicks on right edge and overall retains about all of its orig varnish. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-36378 JR202 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2114	$20,700.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1871-72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER. SN 1906. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare orig open top, one of about 7,000 manufactured in the period 1872-73. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1860 Army style front sight and New-York U.S. America address with integral Richards-Mason style fixed rear sight at the chamber end of the bbl. Right side of bbl lug is mounted with a 4″ ejector rod housing that has a half moon ejector rod head with incised bull’s eye on front side. It has usual 6-shot cylinder with Ormsby Naval battle scene. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with nickel plated steel trigger guard & back strap containing a 1-pc walnut grip. Serial numbers are all matching including the grip which has the serial number in back strap channel. Loading gate has the external tension spring and has assembly number “931” which number is also found on the cylinder pin & wedge. Given this model’s limited production in the period of the massive westward migration when cartridge revolvers were in their greatest demand, the vast majority of this model saw rough & heavy use on the frontier with lawmen, outlaws & general citizens requiring protection. Few are ever found in absolute orig configuration with strong orig finish remaining. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching as noted above. Overall retains about 98% strong orig nickel with some slight dulling to the back strap and areas of the bbl. Cylinder is crisp & clean and retains 99% plus Ormsby Naval battle scene. Grip is sound with three or four small nicks on right edge and overall retains about all of its orig varnish. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-36378 JR202 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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