GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
COLT OPEN TOP TINY VEST POCKET SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. COLT OPEN TOP 86707 22 SHORT Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 2-3/8" rnd bbl, half-moon front sight and 2-line address. Cylinder is unfluted with 7 chambers. Mounted with 2-pc bird-head rosewood grips that have the number "92312" in pencil inside right grip. These little revolvers were popular as "Muff Pistols" for ladies and pocket pistols for gamblers and gentlemen out on the town. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Right grip numbered as noted. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig nickle with losses in the forcing cone area. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with light high point wear. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore. 49059-128 JR (750-1,250)