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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 “-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 575”. The matching serial
number “1575” is marked on the barrel, frame,
trigger guard, and back strap, and assembly number
“331” is on the loading gate, with no disassembly
performed to be able to view the cylinder pin or
wedge numbers due to tight fitment.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, far above the
majority of surviving examples, retains 95% bright
original blue finish on the barrel with a patch of
dings visible on the right around the wedge, 50%
bright original blue finish on the ejector housing
flaking to smooth gray patina on the balance, 60%
plus bright original blue finish on the cylinder with
sharp scene, 97% captivating original case colors
on the frame and hammer, 10% original blue finish
on the iron back strap, 10% original silver plating
concentrated around the trigger guard with bright
golden patina on the balance of the brass, and
crisp markings and edges in the metal overall. The
grip is excellent with the majority of the attractive
original glossy piano varnish finish, some light
handling marks, and some minor surface flaking on
the otherwise distinct bottom edges. Mechanically
excellent. This high condition Colt Model 1871-72
Open Top Revolver will make a standout addition in
any advanced Colt or western frontier collection!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 50,000 - 80,000
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