Colt .22 cal. - The Firearms Forum

Smokin Guns · 04-03-2004, 09:44 AM

A fella asked if I could help I.D. a .22 Cal 7 shot with either a 3 or 4 inch barrel it's marked: Colt's pt. F.A. mfg. co. Hartford Ct, U.S.A., the serial number is 14165...I asked him to send me a Pic, until then any of y'all know what model or value it is or has. He says it's never been fired much, and is in excellent shape... Wha'cha think?...

CountryGunsmith · 04-03-2004, 11:21 AM

There are two possible models.

The Colt Open Top Pocket was a 7-shot .22 made from 1871 - 1877. That sn would place it in 1874, the year of largest production of that model. Value would be from $400-$2000 depending on ornamentation and condition.

CountryGunsmith · 04-03-2004, 11:23 AM

And also the Colt New Line .22 revolver, made from 1873-1877. That sn would be a late First Model, made in 1876. Value similar to the Open Top, depending heavily on condition and ornamentation.

Smokin Guns · 04-03-2004, 05:37 PM

Thanks Doc! Hopefully we'll get a Pic of it soon...

04-03-2004, 09:44 AM	#1
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Colt .22 cal. A fella asked if I could help I.D. a .22 Cal 7 shot with either a 3 or 4 inch barrel it's marked: Colt's pt. F.A. mfg. co. Hartford Ct, U.S.A., the serial number is 14165...I asked him to send me a Pic, until then any of y'all know what model or value it is or has. He says it's never been fired much, and is in excellent shape... Wha'cha think?... __________________ -->

04-03-2004, 11:21 AM	#2
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	There are two possible models. The Colt Open Top Pocket was a 7-shot .22 made from 1871 - 1877. That sn would place it in 1874, the year of largest production of that model. Value would be from $400-$2000 depending on ornamentation and condition. Attached Images __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

04-03-2004, 11:23 AM	#3
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	And also the Colt New Line .22 revolver, made from 1873-1877. That sn would be a late First Model, made in 1876. Value similar to the Open Top, depending heavily on condition and ornamentation. Attached Images __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

04-03-2004, 05:37 PM	#4
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Thanks Doc! Hopefully we'll get a Pic of it soon... __________________