Lot 515 Detail
Fine Gold- and Nickel-Plated and Engraved Colt New Line .41 Rimfire Revolver with
Pearl Grips and Low Serial Number
Serial no. 154, .41 rimfire caliber, 5-shot cylinder, 2 1/4-inch round barrel with
two-line maker and Hartford address marking on top; nickel-plated finish with gold-plated
cylinder and hammer; mother-of-pearl grips. Profusely scroll and border engraved on
barrel, cylinder and frame. Sold together with page from a Gun Report magazine [no date]
showing this exact firearm.
Condition: Fine. 95% nickel, dull patina; gold 95%, dulling, and with
light pitting; tracking lines on cylinder; grips fine, with slightly fading color.
Note: See R.L. Wilson, The Book of Colt Engraving, in which this revolver is pictured.
Revolver a possible display piece due to low serial number, first year of production.
Estimate: $3500 - $4500
US
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