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FIRST YEAR Antique COLT New Line .22 CCW Revolver
Guns International #: 101099290 Seller's Inventory #: 21751
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - New Line
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
FIRST YEAR Antique COLT New Line .22 CCW Revolver
QUALITY 1870s HIDEOUT Revolver Made in 1873
Here we present an antique Colt New Line .22 Pocket Revolver, made in 1873 in Hartford, Connecticut. Colt’s New Line of products included solid-frame, spur trigger revolvers of various calibers ranging from .22 to .41. They were introduced in 1873, shortly after the Smith & Wesson held Rollin White Patent expired, opening the floodgates to a hungry market that had been dying to fully implement metallic cartridge firearms loaded into a totally bored through cylinder—from 1857 to 1869 S&W had exclusivity with these concepts and rightfully dominated the marketplace. The idea was to provide the commercial market with a variety of very small and concealable firearms. Not everyone was a cowboy and carried Colt’s Single Action Army. Many civilians may not have carried if not for something that they could stick in their pocket, purse or muff, much like today. The New Line was relatively successful for a time, but production of all but one of the variants was shut down by about 1877 due to very stiff competition from a plethora of companies making similar but cheaper versions known today as “Suicide Specials”. Nevertheless, Colt’s New Line was the quality alternative for one who was serious about their self-defense in 19th Century America.
This specimen offers 7 shots of .22 rimfire. It has a brass frame with a rugged nickel plate finish. While later ones had an etched panel on the left side of the barrel, this one is one of those very scarce, early examples that does not. The top of the barrel reads “COLTS PT. F. A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”
The overall condition is fine. The original nickel plating is 70%. Very nice blue on the hammer. Markings are clear. The serial numbers match. The original rosewood grips are in great shape. The bore is sharp and clean. The action is excellent. Here is a great first year Colt New Line!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/4 inches in length.
Caliber: .22 rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$800
#21751
SOLD
Antique: Yes