Guns International #: 102377726
Seller's Inventory #: 220614
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Guns International #: 102377726
Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique
- Handguns - European Revolvers
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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
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WATSON BROS. of LONDON PALL MALL Antique COLT NEW LINE .32 Caliber Revolver 1881 English Import by Noted London Gunmaker
Description: WATSON BROS. of LONDON PALL MALL Antique COLT NEW LINE .32 Caliber Revolver 1881 English Import by Noted London Gunmaker Here we present an antique London Retailer Marked Etched Panel Colt New Line .32 Caliber Centerfire Revolver, made in 1881 in Hartford, Connecticut. This example is London proofed and has a London retailer marked top strap “WATSON BROs/4. PALL MALL. LONDON.” This firm still exists today. This history is from their : Thomas Watson was the son-in-law of the renowned gun and revolver maker William Tranter. In 1875 Thomas Watson acquired the company and premises of Durs Egg at 4 Colonnade, Pall Mall. Durs Egg was a gunmaker of Swiss origin who established his business in London in 1772 and subsequently became gunmaker to George IV in 1820. The company was famous for arms of the highest quality and Thomas Watson continued and enhanced this reputation, in particular as a maker of the finest small bore shotguns, a reputation the company still maintains today. In 1885 Thomas Watson’s son, Arthur and Thomas succeeded to the firm as the eponymous Watson Brothers, continuing the gunmaking traditions established by their father. Today Watson Bros. remains a privately owned and managed business making guns and rifles of exceptional quality. When Arthur and Thomas Watson took over from Thomas senior back in 1885 they decided to actively create and promote a small bore market, this became so successful that any lady or young gent about town would visit us at 29 Old Bond St London W1. As W.B reputation grew so did their client base attracting royal warrants from such exotic lands as Turkey and Persia. With demand high over a 100 year period W.B built 17,000 guns of which all the records are still held, specialising in all varied forms of fine sidelock ejectors. The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. This revolver features 5 shots of .32 Centerfire fitted to a 2-1/4” long round barrel and a handsome wizened nickel finish with hard rubber grips. About 22,000 were produced in this caliber. The overall condition is fine. Original nickel plate and blue accented finish. The etched panel remains clearly visible. The numbers match. The action is excellent. The bore is in great shape with strong rifling. The Colt trademarked hard rubber grips are in fine shape. London proofs on the cylinder flutes and the barrel. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 2-1/4 inches. Caliber: .32 Centerfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1500 #220614 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102377726
Seller's Inventory #: 220614
Guns International #: 102377726
Seller's Inventory #: 220614