Colt The New Line Revolver, Second Model, Cal. 22 - United States - 1877

REVOLVER Colt The New Line, second model, Cal.22
United States
1877
Steel, bronze, wood, silver
Total length: 14; Barrel length: 5.5 cm (2.16 inches)
Cal.: .22 short

Chamfered barrel, rifled bore, silver half-moon front sight, marked on top "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.“ on the top, ”PAT. SEPT. 15, 1874 DEC 15-74“ on the bottom, and ”COLT NEW 22" in a cartouche on the right side.
Hollow round cylinder with seven chambers.
Spur trigger.
Nickel-plated bronze frame, marked “22CAL” on the left side and numbered “3” on the inside.
Bird's beak stock registered “43329”.
Wooden stock plates.
Single action.

Nickel-plated, blued and 90% bronzed finish.

Ref.: 6746

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This collector's item is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. Please note that its sale to minors is prohibited.