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19th Cent. Antique COLT Open Top .22 CCW Revolver
Guns International #: 100854104 Seller's Inventory #: 21852
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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.
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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 1875 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 is in good condition. The barrel, cylinder and frame have an aged patina. The top of the barrel bears Colt’s address. Serial numbers match. The original grips are very good, with a bit of pocket wear. The bore is in good condition. 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.
Here is a great example of an 1870s conceal and carry revolver.
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$600
#21852
SOLD
Antique: Yes