Lot Essay
In his book R. L. Wilson states that no known cased examples of the New Pocket revolver are known to exist
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Details
A FINE CASED COLT .32 'NEW POCKET' DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, NO. 5170
Early production (circa 1894), retaining virtually all of its original nickel-plated finish, the trigger and hammer with full original deep lustre blue finish, the butt with fine mother-of-pearl grips
2½in. barrel, original London Black Powder proof
Early production (circa 1894), retaining virtually all of its original nickel-plated finish, the trigger and hammer with full original deep lustre blue finish, the butt with fine mother-of-pearl grips
2½in. barrel, original London Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.