4181 FANTASTIC HIGH CONDITION SECOND PRODUCTION TYPE 5

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
COLT OPEN TOP POCKET WITH RARE BOX HAVING SELDOM SEEN "NICKEL PLATED" END LABEL. Cal 22 RF. S# 11442. Type 5. Numbers match on bbl., grips & butt. Bbl. 2 3/8" ejectorless with half moon front sight. 1st type bbl. Address measuring 1.29". Seven shot cyl. 2nd type non stylized rotating barrel key. Full nickel plated finish on bbl., frame & cyl. Left side of frame marked "22 CAL". 1 Piece high hammer & spur trigger are fire blued. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: correct original red & pink factory box with rare "NICKEL PLATED" end label. Copy of "COLT- SMITH & WESSON. A CLASH OF ARMS. Featuring Colt's Battle Born Open Top 22." by Robert Swartz. CONDITION: very fine to excellent overall. These revolvers are seldom encountered in such remarkable condition. It would make a fine addition to any Colt or pocket revolver collection even without the box. Bbl, cyl, and frame retain 95%+ original nickel with small areas of flaking around side plate screw and edges of side plate. Hammer retains 70% of its original delicate nitre finish; mainly at sides and back. Grips very good overall with light wear at sharp edges. Very good bore. Mechanically excellent. Box is complete. As shown, there is some damage at the right corners of the top label. (01-26596/BH). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.