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Colt Model 1871 & 1872 Open Top Revolvers Cased Pair [183299]

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Colt Model 1871 & 1872 Open Top Revolvers Cased Pair [183299]
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This is a cased set of two Colt model 1871-1872 Open-Top revolvers. Both are .36 CAL. One has mother-of-pearl two-piece grips S/N 13018, all numbers matching and a stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder, barely visible. A 5.5 in. round barrel with a fine bore; nickeled trigger guard and backstrap less than 50% coverage on red brass. The second gun has ivory one-piece grips S/N 43966, all numbers matching and a stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder. A 5.5 in. round barrel with a fine bore. The backstrap and trigger guard are of red brass. Both guns wear 1871 and 1872 patent date stamps on the left frame. Both guns are in-time. These guns were built after Rollin White's through-cylinder patent ran out in 1870. Rollin White was once a contract employee of Sam Colt when he asked Mr. Colt to buy his invention. Sam Colt promptly fired Mr. White for misusing company time. In actuality, Sam Colt had already paid for this invention having been made on (his) company time. White's patent would later be licensed by Smith & Wesson. The firing of Rollin White may have been one of Sam Colt's greatest regrets. These guns are antiques and no attempt has been made to fire these guns to confirm their mechanical integrity. Nor should these guns be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York, New Jersey, California, or Hawaii. No FFL required. Both guns C. 1872. Please see photos for details. [