Main Sale - June 2010 : Sale A1042 Lot 998
COLT A RARE .41 (CF) NEW HOUSE NICKEL-PLATED REVOLVER serial no 19667

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COLT
A RARE .41 (CF) 'NEW HOUSE' NICKEL-PLATED REVOLVER serial no 19667
circa 1884, with 2 1/4in plated barrel signed 'Colt's PT. FA. MFG. Co Hartford CT. USA on two lines and 'Colt House 41' etched on l/h side, contemporary London proofs, plated 5 shot cylinder and frame, blued screws and furniture, chequered gutta-percha grips with 'Colt' legend, the whole with minimal wear to the plating and appearing little used, together with a contemporary private purchase leather full-flap holster from the Colt Pall Mall London depot, also in fine order.
Estimate £300-500

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