New House Model Revolver
Courtesy Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Revolver similar to other New Lines. Features a square-butt instead of bird's-head configuration, 2.25" round barrel without ejector rod and a thin loading gate. Chambered for .32 (rare), .38 and .41 centerfire cartridges. Finish was full nickel-plated or blued, with case colored frame. Grips are walnut, rosewood or (for the first time on a Colt revolver) checkered hard rubber, with an oval around the word "Colt". Barrel address is same as on other New Lines. Frame marked "New House" with caliber. Approximately 4,000 manufactured between 1880-1886. .32-caliber model would bring a 10 percent premium. NOTE: Prices are for nickel finish. Blued models will bring a premium of 100 percent.
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