7 shot 22 cal boot gun - The Firearms Forum

rob_60 · 11-25-2012, 07:06 PM

I have a small 22 cal 7 shot. The 2 pictures tell all I know. This seems to say COLT on the top of the barrel but really worn. History or date of manuf and value would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance

RJay · 11-25-2012, 07:22 PM

Looks to be a 7 shot .22 short or Long, Colt open top revolver, made from 1871 until the 1880's. Yours looks to be the later type with out an ejector rod. Flayderman's puts it at 200 in good. Boot gun? well I reckon it could be carried in a boot, be uncomfortable, actually it is just a small pocket gun. Hope that helps, if anyone else has info please chime in.

hrf · 11-25-2012, 07:23 PM

You have Colt's 'Open Top Pocket Revolver' made 1871-77.

Flayderman's Guide lists value in Very Good condition of $200, but yours is in rough shape.

It should not be fired with current .22 ammo.

rob_60 · 11-25-2012, 07:47 PM

RJay and hrf,

Thanks very much. Boot--- I was just guessing.

Jim K · 11-25-2012, 08:22 PM

Maybe it is just a shadow, but that gun appears to have an ejector rod, and the second model has a differently shaped hammer.

That gun is also called the "Old Model" pocket revolver, but of course it wasn't called that until the "New Line" solid top revolvers came out. The front sight is missing and the "rear sight" has been filed in. IIRC, the rear sight was originally a notch in the hammer, like the percussion models.

IMHO, it might bring twice $200 today, but its defects would keep it from being a really desireable collectible.

Jim

hrf · 11-25-2012, 08:35 PM

Jim, a photo of right side would confirm, but I think what you're seeing is the barrel muzzle's shadow where it extends over a fold in the cloth background, and the ejector would probably be partly visible in the top view shown.

Flayderman also indicates the high hammer spur and sloping spur were each found on both models.

rob_60 · 11-26-2012, 10:08 AM

Just checked, no ejector. Both sides look the same. thanks very much.

11-25-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
rob_60 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	7 shot 22 cal boot gun I have a small 22 cal 7 shot. The 2 pictures tell all I know. This seems to say COLT on the top of the barrel but really worn. History or date of manuf and value would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Attached Images -->

11-25-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,486	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun Looks to be a 7 shot .22 short or Long, Colt open top revolver, made from 1871 until the 1880's. Yours looks to be the later type with out an ejector rod. Flayderman's puts it at 200 in good. Boot gun? well I reckon it could be carried in a boot, be uncomfortable, actually it is just a small pocket gun. Hope that helps, if anyone else has info please chime in. __________________ RonJames

11-25-2012, 07:23 PM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun You have Colt's 'Open Top Pocket Revolver' made 1871-77. Flayderman's Guide lists value in Very Good condition of $200, but yours is in rough shape. It should not be fired with current .22 ammo.

11-25-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
rob_60 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun RJay and hrf, Thanks very much. Boot--- I was just guessing.

11-25-2012, 08:22 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun Maybe it is just a shadow, but that gun appears to have an ejector rod, and the second model has a differently shaped hammer. That gun is also called the "Old Model" pocket revolver, but of course it wasn't called that until the "New Line" solid top revolvers came out. The front sight is missing and the "rear sight" has been filed in. IIRC, the rear sight was originally a notch in the hammer, like the percussion models. IMHO, it might bring twice $200 today, but its defects would keep it from being a really desireable collectible. Jim Last edited by Jim K; 11-25-2012 at 08:23 PM..

11-25-2012, 08:35 PM	#6
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun Jim, a photo of right side would confirm, but I think what you're seeing is the barrel muzzle's shadow where it extends over a fold in the cloth background, and the ejector would probably be partly visible in the top view shown. Flayderman also indicates the high hammer spur and sloping spur were each found on both models.

11-26-2012, 10:08 AM	#7
rob_60 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	Re: 7 shot 22 cal boot gun Just checked, no ejector. Both sides look the same. thanks very much.