Nice KOLB M1910 “BABY HAMMERLESS”.22 RF C&R SNUB NOSE Revolver PEARL GRIPS FOLDING TRIGGER Revolver ROARING TWENTIES Era

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Nice KOLB M1910 “BABY HAMMERLESS”.22 RF C&R SNUB NOSE Revolver PEARL GRIPS

FOLDING TRIGGER Revolver ROARING TWENTIES Era

Here we present a C&R Kolb “Baby Hammerless Model 1910” .22 Revolver, made circa the 1920s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This design seems to have originated with the company Foehl & Weeks, though they probably did not have the opportunity to begin production before they went bankrupt. The Columbian Firearms Manufacturing Company, as the company was renamed, is thought to have produced the first examples. However, it was Henry Kolb, an immigrant from Germany, who was given the 1910 patents that are marked on this gun, therefore his name is most associated with it. This piece was most likely manufactured by Reginald F. Sedgley (b. 1876), an English immigrant to Philadelphia in 1894, who was a machinist, gunsmith and gun maker. He bought out Kolb in 1916.

This tiny .22 revolver features a nickel finish with pearl grips. The hammer is enclosed and the trigger folds up, making it advantageous to carry and even shoot from a jacket pocket. You can imagine that, then as now, a person might want a small firearm with which to defend themselves. Tiny revolvers were the order of the day ever since Smith & Wesson introduced the single action No. 1. Double action revolvers were the next evolution as the 19^th became the 20^th Century. The Baby Hammerless was small and light, thus easy to carry, and 6 shots of .22 is far better than nothing in most situations.

Overall the condition is fine. Original nickel finish. Strong action although the trigger return spring is a little weak. Good bore for its age. Both grips are slightly undersized but have maintained vibrant colors. Sharp markings.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 1-3/8 inches.

Caliber: .22 Short Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$900
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