Lot 3366 SECOND PRODUCTION TYPE 6 NICKEL PLATED AND FACTORY
ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 22 RF. S# 59187. Bbl. 2 3/8" ejectorless with German silver half moon blade front sight. Bbl. has non matching number which is not uncommon for send production. Bbl. has fourth type 1.35" bbl. address. Second type non stylized bbl. key. 4th Variation 1 piece low hammer. 2 Piece mother of pearl grips Frame, bbl. & cyl. are nickel plated. Sides of frame decorated with floral scroll engraving over punch dot background with solid borders. Bbl. engraved with intertwined zig zags and punch dots. Cyl engraved with double lined arches, circles and wavy line engraving. Frame, cyl. and bbl. are nickel plated. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Copy of "COLT- SMITH & WESSON. A CLASH OF ARMS. Featuring Colt's Battle Born Open Top 22." by Robert Swartz. CONDITION: very good overall. Bbl. & cyl retain 60% original thinning nickel. with light oxidation on exposed metal. Frame retains 90% bright original nickel. Grips are very good, showing small handling marks and a few scattered small chips. Good bore shows strong rifling with scattered spots of light pitting. (01-28283/BH). ANTIQUE. $1,200-2,000.
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