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19th Cent. Antique COLT Open Top .22 CCW Revolver
Guns International #: 100834551 Seller's Inventory #: 21754
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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
19th Cent. 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 1874 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 been re-blued on the barrel, cylinder and hammer. The grips are in good condition. The bore is in good condition and 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 good. The firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Own a representative example of an 1870s conceal and carry revolver.
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$600
#21754
SOLD
Antique: Yes