A fine group of Colt 'New Line' revolvers comprising:-

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A fine group of Colt 'New Line' revolvers comprising:-
A .22 (Rimfire) revolver, No. 30111
Seven shot, retaining much original nickel-plated finish, blued hammer and barrel, the bird's-head butt with rosewood grips
2¼in. barrel, London Black Powder proof
A .30 (Rimfire) revolver, No. 8759
Five shot, the frame retaining much original hardening-colour, blued barrel, the bird's-head butt with rosewood grips
2¼in. barrel, London Black Powder proof
A .32 (Centrefire) revolver, No. 12586
Five shot, the frame retaining much original hardening-colour, the bird's-head butt with rosewood grips
2¼in. barrel, United States sale (no London proof)
A .38 (Centrefire) revolver, No. 10005
Five shot, the frame retaining much original hardening-colour, the bird's head butt with rosewood grips
2¼in. barrel, London Black Powder proof
A .41 (Centrefire) revolver, No. 8709
Five shot, the frame retaining much original nickel-plated finish, the bird's-head butt with rosewood grips
2¼in. barrel, London Black Powder proof

Lot Essay

The 'New Line' (1873-1877) revolver was a lightened and somewhat more refined version of Colt's 'Open Top Pocket' revolver. The major real difference between the two was the introduction of the top strap in the 'New Line' and many of these later revolvers were given ornate engraving and expensive grips. Of the five calibres produced, only 5,500 were made in .38

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