SCARCE COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX.

SCARCE COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX. SN 67968. Cal. 22. Late model, nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with sloping hammer. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips with the number “7” scratched inside each grip. Revolver is lightly engraved in New York style, probably from the Helfricht shop with foliate arabesque patterns on sides of frame and geometric patterns on back strap. Sides of bbl are engraved with a light chip border and rectangle & dot patterns on both sides with a foliate spray toward the muzzle. Cylinder is engraved in a continuous geometric pattern. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid cardboard box with pink & burgundy label and dark burgundy band. These little revolvers are not often found with engraving and almost never with their orig boxes. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about all of its orig nickel finish with no visible wear, has been fired but cylinder shows very little actual use although the rear face shows that it has been frequently dry fired, probably by someone inexperienced with firearms. Grips are fine with good fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Box shows heavy edge wear with light repairs around edge of lid and one break in rear edge. Label is lightly soiled but completely intact with good vivid colors. Altogether a rare set. 4-42011 JR190 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2229	$0.00	SCARCE COLT OPEN TOP POCKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER WITH BOX. SN 67968. Cal. 22. Late model, nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with sloping hammer. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips with the number “7” scratched inside each grip. Revolver is lightly engraved in New York style, probably from the Helfricht shop with foliate arabesque patterns on sides of frame and geometric patterns on back strap. Sides of bbl are engraved with a light chip border and rectangle & dot patterns on both sides with a foliate spray toward the muzzle. Cylinder is engraved in a continuous geometric pattern. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid cardboard box with pink & burgundy label and dark burgundy band. These little revolvers are not often found with engraving and almost never with their orig boxes. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about all of its orig nickel finish with no visible wear, has been fired but cylinder shows very little actual use although the rear face shows that it has been frequently dry fired, probably by someone inexperienced with firearms. Grips are fine with good fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Box shows heavy edge wear with light repairs around edge of lid and one break in rear edge. Label is lightly soiled but completely intact with good vivid colors. Altogether a rare set. 4-42011 JR190 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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