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Excellent Colt New Line 22 Etched Panel Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:950.00 USD Estimated At:1,900.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Excellent Colt New Line 22 Etched Panel Revolver
Manufactured in 1876, this revolver falls into the serial number range of the Second Model and features the long cylinder flutes and locking slots on the back. Standard two line Hartford barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT NEW 22" is clearly etched on the left side of the barrel and "22 CAL" is marked on the left side of the frame. All nickel finish with niter blue, cylinder pin, trigger, screws and hammer top (sides polished). Half-moon blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth varnished rosewood grips.
BBL: 2-1/4 inch flat sided
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 21217


Excellent. The revolver retains 98% of the original nickel finish with loss limited to minor flaking on the frame edge in front of the cylinder, the left side of the top strap edge and on the backstrap at the grip juncture (very small). There are some light scratches and handling marks overall. The niter blue finished parts retain almost all of the bright original finish with some light spotting on the hammer. The grips are excellent with 99% original varnish, some minor high edge wear and a few light scratches and minor dings. The markings are crisp and clear, the etched panel clear and the action is smooth and tight.