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ENGRAVED Antique COLT Open Top .22 CCW Revolver
Guns International #: 100834550 Seller's Inventory #: 21753
Category: Colt Pistols - Antique - Colt Pistols - Rimfire
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29942
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
ENGRAVED Antique COLT Open Top .22 CCW Revolver
QUALITY 1870s HIDEOUT Alternative to SUICIDE SPEC.
Here we present an antique Engraved Colt Open Top .22 Pocket Revolver, made in 1876 in Hartford, Connecticut. These revolvers were made for self-defense. They were introduced in 1871, shortly after the Smith & Wesson held Rollin White Patent expired, opening the floodgates to a hungry market that had been dying to fully implement metallic cartridge firearms loaded into a totally bored through cylinder—from 1857 to 1869 S&W had exclusivity with these concepts and rightfully dominated the marketplace. The idea was to provide the commercial market with a very small and concealable firearm. Not everyone was a cowboy and carried Colt’s Single Action Army. Many civilians may not have carried if not for something that they could stick in their pocket, purse or muff, much like today. The Open Top was relatively successful for a time, but production ceased by about 1877 due to very stiff competition from a plethora of companies making similar but cheaper versions known today as “Suicide Specials”.
This specimen has an engraved frame, cylinder and barrel. These are rare and very collectible. The hammer also has gold plate. The overall condition is very good. The barrel retains 80% of its original nickel finish, the hammer retains 20% of its original gold and the frame and cylinder both have an even patina. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are very good. The bore is fair, the barrel is cracked at the muzzle. The action is functional.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/4 inches in length.
Caliber: .22 rimfire
Bore is fair. The firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a rare Colt for your collection.
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$1000
#21753
SOLD
Antique: Yes