(A) COLT .41 RF HOUSE REVOLVER

(A) COLT .41 RF HOUSE REVOLVER A total of 2150 of this five shot non fluted cylinder House revolvers were made between 1871 through 1876. Often referred to as the Jim Fisk model as this type was used by Edward "Ned" Stokes to assassinate the infamous financier and robber baron James "Jim" Fisk on January 6, 1872, a highly publicized New York city murder. This example dates to 1874. It features the plated brass frame with iron cylinder and barrel, spur trigger with two piece walnut birds head grips. The patent legend is stamped inside the top frame groove along with the Colt stamp on left side of barrel. It also features the very desirable short 1 - 1/2" round barrel. CONDITION: Fine. The brass frame still retains flashes of the dull plating but remains mostly toned brass. Barrel and cylinder are a homogenous patina. Grips show high edge wear. Mechanically sound retaining a deep well defined bore exhibiting some frosting. Name Value Barrel Length 1 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .41 RF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Colt Model House Serial Number 6981, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 1 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, .41 RF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Colt, Model, House, Serial Number, 6981

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