Featured Antique Colt Pistol

My nephew passed away and his wife is going to sell this handgun. She can't find much about it on the internet so asked me to put it up here. She sent me these photos. Is there anyone that has or collects these pistols that could give me the information for her. Thanks,
Susan

 

Very nice, Susan. I'll tag @springfld.arsenal for you.

 

Thank you

 

I forgot to say, I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm curious about the name Brinker, was his surname Brinker too? It is originally from the east of the Netherlands.

 

Yes, indeed...me too!
There were plenty of Generals in the Civil War...Let's find the one(s) named Brinker!

 

Said it belonged to his Aunt. She passed away and left it to him. He was my nephew by marriage. His wife is my sisters daughter. Their last name is not Brinker, it is Hutchings.

 

The date is 1876, so over 10 yrs later. Of course Brinker could already have been a general during the Civil War.

 

Well, AJ, he apparently was not. I'm far less confident now of finding the recipient of that Colt.

 

that's a might nice little pea shooter !!!!

Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver
1871-1877
Place Made Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North America

stamped: top barrel: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT U.S.A.";

Price is from 2009......so, grain of salt here...

https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...olt-open-top-pocket-revolver-with-pearl-grips

condition is an issue....
I've seen other go for ...asking.....much less , more recent..

https://www.icollector.com/Factory-Engraved-Colt-Open-Top-22-Revolver-1874_i28775403

 

now the history buffs can take over.........

but you'll need a firearms auction to get the biggest bang.....no pun intended ...for your buck !

 

https://www.ancestryguns.com/shop/e...-colts-answer-to-smith-wessons-no-1-revolver/

this one has all the bells & whistles...........like all of em !!!!!!
engraved-colt-open-top-pocket-revolver

 

u could ....but it's not a cannon......

 

He probably comes across them though.

 

Thank you Komokwa

 

Thank you AJ

 

Is the serial number anywhere in the pictures? If so I can't see it.

Good links komoka! I see it's possible to get a lot of information from the historian at Colt Industries if you have the serial number.

Besides that, this li'l revolver has a lot of provenance if anyone can find out who General Brinker was. What is the last word after St. Bridget's?

 

Looks like Fair, St Bridget's Fair.

 

the Worlds Fair went later that year....but Jan...is too early...and I can find no connection..

 

I can't find anything on this guy or this place ...........

 

https://www.simpsongalleries.com/au...-of-major-general-walter-e-brinker_6D6BFC73E1

Maybe this guy? Major General?