COLT TYPE 7 NEW MODEL POCKET BREECH LOADING

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 CF. S# 12997. Fit with a 6.5" round bbl with ejector and 2-line Hartford address. 5-shot round rebated cylinder with stage coach scene. " - PAT JULY 25 1871 - / - PAT JULY 2 1872 - " marked frame with large hammer screw, loading gate, & exposed loading gate spring. 1-piece walnut grips. Frame, bbl, cyl, straps, & grips all have matching numbers. The arbor is numbered 3842 & the loading gate is numbered 299. CONDITION: Overall fair. The metal surfaces have traces of finish in the most protected of areas. The straps have 70% of the original silver remaining. Grips have scattered light handling marks. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29324/ZAL) ANTIQUE $800-1200