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Features a blade front sight and integral notch rear sight on top of the barrel, and the top of the
barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left side of the frame
is marked with the two-line 1871 and 1872 patent markings, and the cylinder is roll engraved with
the Naval Battle of Campeche scene and “COLTS PATENT No 125”. The matching serial number
“5125” is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and assembly number “431”
is on the loading gate. The included a Colt factory letter from 1982 states that records for this
revolver are unavailable.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine and in well above condition for the majority of surviving examples,
retaining 85% plus original nickel finish with a few areas of pitting. Most of the cylinder scene
remains. The slightly age shrunken grip is excellent with crisp checkering and attractive color.
Mechanically excellent. An outstanding Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top revolver that is well
deserving of the finest collection.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
Features a German silver blade front sight and integral notch rear sight on top of the barrel, and the
top of the barrel is marked with the one-line Hartford address. The left side of the frame is marked
with the two-line 1871 and 1872 patent markings, and the cylinder is roll engraved with the Naval
Battle of Campeche scene and “COLTS PATENT No 439”. Matching serial numbers appear on the barrel,
frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder, and the assembly number “806” is on the loading gate.
The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to John P. Moores Sons of New York
City on June 3, 1874, in .44 rimfire chambering with blue finish and type of stocks and barrel length
not listed. This was a 29 gun shipment.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with the barrel, ejector rod housing and grip strap retain 60% plus
bright original high polish blue finish with some pitting and the hammer and frame retains 70%
original case colors with the overall balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Nearly all of the cylinder
scene remains. The slightly age shrunken grip is also exceptionally fine with crisp checkering and
attractive color. Mechanically excellent. This highly attractive Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top Revolver
is in seldom encountered blue finish and will make an exceptional addition to any Colt or western
frontier collection no matter how advanced.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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