GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.COLTOPEN TOP7110922ESACal. 22 Short. Silver & nickel finish with 2-3/8" rnd bbl, half moon front sight with 2-line bbl address, silver plated brass frame with 7-shot cylinder and fitted with, what appear to be, smooth, factory, birds head ivory grips. Engraving is in New York style consisting of large flower blossoms & leaves on each side of frame with geometric designs at top of back strap & down each side of bbl. Accompanied by a fine red velvet lined walnut box that is possibly an orig Colt box that has been relined. Bottom is compartmentalized for revolver, a full orig box of Winchester smokeless cartridges, a small turn screw & orig functioning key. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, bbl retains about 90% strong orig nickel with cylinder bright polished metal with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Frame retains traces of silver plating in engraving & under grips. Grips are well fit with ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of light pitting. Box is fine with a few light nicks & stains. Interior is lightly soiled. Ammunition & accessories are fine. 51785-3 JS (3,000-5,000)