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Excellent Factory Engraved Colt New Line 22 Revolver with Pearl Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 4,250.00 USD
Excellent Factory Engraved Colt New Line 22 Revolver with Pearl Grips
Manufactured in 1876, this revolver falls into the serial number range for the Second Model with long cylinder flutes and locking notches on the back of the cylinder. The top of the barrel has the two line Colt Hartford address with a dot and line engraved border. The barrel has "COLT NEW 22" on the left side with a simple line engraved border."22 CAL" is marked on the left side of the frame. Simple floral engraved cylinder and frame with the backstrap and top strap adorned with simple engraved geometric patterns. The revolver is nickel plated with fire blue hammer (polished sides), spur trigger, cylinder pin, and screws. Fitted with mother-of-grips.
BBL: 2 1/4 inch flat sided
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: mother-of-pearl
Serial Number: 20042


Excellent. The revolver retains approximately 98% of the original nickel plating with some minor frost and some minor flaking overall. There is some moderate finish loss on both sides of the frame around the cylinder. The right side of the frame exhibits some minor scuff marks on the edge near the cylinder pin. The hammer and screws retain strong amounts of niter blue finish. The grips are excellent with some minor dings, a few light chips on the butt and the forming of a yellow aged patina along the edges. The markings and engraving are clear and crisp.