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COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
COLT MODEL 1871/72 OPEN TOP REVOLVER
SERIAL 1511. BARREL 7.5". CALIBER 44 CF. . MADE 1872. Colt's first revolver built from newly made parts specifically made for self contained cartridges and not a conversion. Most were sent west and used along the rugged Mexican border and very few have survived with any condition or without being altered. Most were nickel plated with one piece walnut grips with some initials. This gun has the Army size grips with brass trigger guard. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and barrel. Cylinder shows no scene. Ejector rod head is a period replacement. Frame is stamped with patent dates. Condition. Traces of nickel with balance of metal cleaned to give a nickel overall appearance. Brass has been polished. Grips are slightly under size. Visible strong rifling with overall abrasions. Barrel address readable but light in spots. Two line patent date on frame. is strong. Cylinder needs some work as it does not always advance Antique