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Description: | 5 shot single action solid frame revolover with sheath trigger and external hammer. Made in America by Colt, in 1878. Intended usage - civilian market place., Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005: 5 shot single action solid frame revolover with sheath trigger and external hammer. Top of barrel marked - COLT PT.F.A. MFG. CO.HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. with a Maltese cross at either end of this marking. Model - new line first model. Serial no. 3319, proof mark Birmingham pre 1904. Centre fire ignition system, one round barrel, calibre .41 inches Long Colt, barrel length 56mm, sights front - blade, rear - full groove in top strap, stock type - walnut birdshead pattern grips, engraving - acid etched on left side of barrel COLT NEW 41". Overall condition good. Nickle plated finish. No hinged loading gate - this is not missing it never had one. 'Birdshead' pattern grip. This weapon was made and designed by Colt of America and this soecimen was made in 1878 [based on the serial number data - ref. 'The Book on Colt Firearms' by R.J.Sutherland & R.L.Wilson 1971]. Intended usage - civilian market place.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-609/12 | Subjects: | American firearms (licensed) (antique) arms and armour | Temporal: | 1878 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Colt | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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