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Description: | 5 shot single action solid frame revolver with sheath trigger and external hammer, marked 'COLTS PT.F.A. MFG., marking on top of cylinder strap 'Cogwell & Harrison, 142 New Bond St, London' this was the retailer, model - New Line House [first model], serial no. 12650, proof mark London. This weapon was designed and made by Colt of America and this specimen was made in 1881 for civilian use., Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005:5 shot single action solid frame revolver with sheath trigger and external hammer, marked 'COLTS PT.F.A. MFG., marking on top of cylinder strap 'Cogwell & Harrison, 142 New Bond St, London' this was the retailer, model - New Line House [first model], serial no. 12650, proof mark London, center-fire ignition system, barrel- one round, calibre .38" Long Colt, barrel length 55mm, sights front - blade, rear - full groove in top strap, stock type - chequered hard rubber grips with 'Colt' inan oval at top of grip, lock type - single action, engraving - acid etched in left side of barrel 'COLT NEW 38'. Overall condition poor. Nickel plated finish badly worn. Hinged loading gate. This weapon was made and designed by Colt of America and this specimen was made in 1881[based on serial number data - ref 'The Book on Colt Firearms' by R.J.Sutherland & R.L.Wilson 1971]. Indended usage - civilian.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-608/17 | Subjects: | American arms and armour firearms (licensed) | Temporal: | 1881 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Colt | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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