CASED Antique BRITISH Proofed COLT NEW LINE .38 Cal. ETCHED PANEL Revolver FINE British Conceal & Carry SELF DEFENSE Gun

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CASED Antique BRITISH Proofed COLT NEW LINE .38 Cal. ETCHED PANEL Revolver

FINE British Conceal & Carry SELF DEFENSE Gun

Here we present an antique Cased British Proofed Colt New Line .38 Centerfire Revolver, made in 1875 in Hartford, Connecticut. A single action revolver, this small pocket revolver was one of a number of inexpensive handguns produced by Colt from 1873 to 1884. The “New Line” was Colt’s first production model handgun chambered for .38 caliber and outnumbered all other pistols in Colt’s “New Line” group. This revolver utilized a .38 cartridge matched to a 5-shot fluted cylinder fitted to a 2 ¼” long round barrel. About 12,516 were produced in .38 caliber during its six year production run.

This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. This revolver features 5 shots of .38 caliber, a handsome wizened nickel finish and rosewood grips.
This one comes in a case with a label by John Blanch & Son, Gun Makers, who were at 29 Gracechurch Street in London. They were some of London’s Best and remain in business under new ownership. Founded in 1809, it is one of London’s oldest remaining gun makers. John apprenticed under Mortimer and then married his master’s daughter. He and his father-in-law were partners for a time, and Blanch worked for John Manton before making his own name and becoming a master. John had three sons that apprenticed as gunsmiths but it was his youngest that formed the “son” of John Blanch & Son, which began in 1848.

The overall condition is fine. Original nickel plate with fire blued accent on the back of the hammer. The action is excellent. The bore is well rifled and in good condition. The rosewood grips are solid and bears their original varnish. Numbers match. The fitted felt lined oaken case is in near fine condition with an oiler bottle and tools. A fantastic display piece.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .38 Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2200

#227643
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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