^Lot 968 U.S. Arms Co Spurtrigger Pocket Cartridge Revolver

U.S. Arms Co. Spurtrigger Pocket Cartridge Revolver, #7503, .41 RF cal., 2-3/8'' octagon barrel marked ''U.S. Arms Co. N.Y.'' on top flat, fluted 5-shot cylinder, ''bird's head'' grip contour, ''No. 41'' marked on top strap within a sunburst pattern, with two-piece mother of pearl grips. Scroll engraving covers cylinder between flutes and on frame sides and backstrap, crosshatch engraving on barrel lugs, dot-in-circle pattern on side barrel flats. Originally finished in full nickel plating. Condition is very good retaining approx. 75% original nickel with losses mainly confined to frame sides. Pearl grips are lustrous and without flaw. Action is smooth, rifled bore appears clean. A highly decorated and desirable ''Saturday Night Special'' revolver, especially so in this large caliber. Est.: $250-$450. (Antique)