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Colt 1871-1872 Open Top .44 RF SN: 3831

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Colt 1871-1872 Open Top .44 RF SN: 3831
'Open Top Frontier' Antique single action revolver chambered in .44 Rimfire, manufactured in New York City, NY circa 1872. Features a 7 1/2" barrel, German silver blade front sight, 'v' notched rear sight, non-fluted six-shot cylinder with roll stamped naval engagement scene, ejector rod, smooth thin trigger, knurled hammer spur, iron grip frame, and Army size one-piece varnished walnut grip. Matching serial numbers are observed on the frame, triggerguard, backstrap, barrel lug, cylinder, cylinder pin and grip (written in marker). Other markings: Barrel - "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-", Frame - "-PAT.JULY.25,1871-/-PAT.JULY,2.1872-", Loading Gate - "45" and Cylinder - "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843" & "COLTS PATENT No". The majority of the metal surfaces bear a mottled grey/brown patina with some light scattered pitting near the muzzle and some dark scattered rust on the cylinder. The cylinder scene is approximately 90% intact, the action is sound with three clicks, the bore is very good and the wood grip is very good. Condition is NRA Very Good+ ***Antique Firearm***