EARLY COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER.

EARLY COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF. SN 961. Usual configuration with 7-5/16″ rnd bbl with brass trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has the early marking “COLT’S PATENT” instead of the later patent dates. CONDITION: Very good. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains an overall dark blue/gray patina, having been reduced to its present length with a replaced front sight. Cylinder is a gray patina with some light to moderate pitting. Frame is a smooth blue/gray patina with a couple of small dents on each side and light pitting on the recoil shield. Appears that the firing pin may be a replacement as the rivets are peened over. Trigger guard has nicks & dings with some file marks. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with chipped toes and retains 30-50% old varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Trigger screw & some of the frame screws are replacements. 4-55202 JR542 (1,750-2,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4122	$3,565.00	EARLY COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF. SN 961. Usual configuration with 7-5/16″ rnd bbl with brass trigger guard & 1-pc walnut grip. Left side of frame has the early marking “COLT’S PATENT” instead of the later patent dates. CONDITION: Very good. All matching including the wedge. Bbl retains an overall dark blue/gray patina, having been reduced to its present length with a replaced front sight. Cylinder is a gray patina with some light to moderate pitting. Frame is a smooth blue/gray patina with a couple of small dents on each side and light pitting on the recoil shield. Appears that the firing pin may be a replacement as the rivets are peened over. Trigger guard has nicks & dings with some file marks. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with chipped toes and retains 30-50% old varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. Trigger screw & some of the frame screws are replacements. 4-55202 JR542 (1,750-2,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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