April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Manufactured in 1875. Serial number 63568, Caliber .22 rimfire with 2-3/8" barrel, full nickel finish, two piece ivory grips. Revolver is engraved on both sides of the frame in a scroll motif with punch dot background. Cylinder is engraved in an intertwining line motif with star accents and walking punch border. Barrel is engraved on either side of the address with a dot and line motif and a splay toward the muzzle. Barrel shows “COLT” 2-line address on top. Left forward side of frame is marked “22CAL”. Serial number is stamped on bottom of grip, rear face of cylinder, and on bottom of barrel lug. Serial number is written in pencil on the inside of each grip. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains 90% bright nickel finish with one stain on the left side near the front of the address. Markings are sharp, engravings are sharp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cylinder retains 80% nickel finish with some loss on the front and rear face, and a slight drag mark. Frame shows 90% nickel finish overall with sharp engraving and clear marks. Grips are fine, intact with a deep patina on both sides.
CORRECTION: Upon further review, this gun is engraved in the style of L.D. Nimschke, but does not have a signature or L.D.N. stamp.