Colt 1875 Open Top Pocket Model .22 Short Spur-Trigger Revolver – Antique 7-Shot Non-Ejector
This 1875-dated Colt Open Top Pocket Model is the non-ejector variation of Colt’s first metallic-cartridge pocket revolver. Chambered in .22 Short, it features a seven-shot cylinder, micro profile, and open-frame spur-trigger design that marked Colt’s evolution from percussion to cartridge arms. With its brass alloy frame and varnished bird’s-head walnut grips, this 150-year-old revolver offers authentic 1870s character in a compact package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor to moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are present, yet the revolver remains visually appealing and mechanically functional for its age.
What’s Included
- Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver (manufactured 1875)
Produced in 1875 within a total run of 114,200 units (serial 77762), this revolver represents Colt’s transitional move to small-frame metallic-cartridge arms. The non-ejector variant relies on manual case extraction, preserving the slim profile desired for vest-pocket carry at the time.
The 2.38 inch carbon-steel barrel, paired with a seven-shot cylinder, delivers .22 Short firepower in a size that easily fits a gentleman’s coat or lady’s reticule of the era. Fixed iron sights—a half-moon front blade and hammer-nose rear groove—provide the original sight picture.
A brass alloy frame keeps weight to a minimum while adding visual contrast against the blued steel components. The spur-trigger, single-action-only mechanism remains crisp, reflecting Colt’s 19th-century workmanship.
Varnished walnut bird’s-head grips retain their classic finish, completing a revolver that embodies post-Civil War innovation and remains a desirable antique for the Colt enthusiast.