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Colt New House Revolver with One Cop and Thug Grip

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Colt New House Revolver with One Cop and Thug Grip
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Manufactured in 1886. Blade front sight on barrel with two line address on top and "NEW HOUSE 38" on the left side. Frame notch rear sight, spur trigger and five round fluted cylinder. The revolver is fitted on one panel with the "Cop & Thug" style two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips, with "COLT" in an oval at the top and a scene of a knife-wielding criminal attacking a policeman brandishing a revolver at the bottom of the left panel.
BBL: 2 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 38 CF
Finish: blue
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 23319
Condition: Very good. The revolver retains 20% original blue finish, mainly in protected areas. There are a few minor dings on the butt, bottom of the frame and underside of the barrel. The replaced grips are good with some moderate wear present on the left panel, otherwise moderate overall wear. The markings are clear. The action is very good.