EARLY COLT TYPE 1 NEW MODEL POLICE BREECH LOADING
REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S# 98. This revolver is featured in the authors book "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols".on pgs 52 & 54. It is a type 1 that was originally manufactured as a cartridge gun not converted from an earlier percussion. It is fit with a 4.5" rd '62 bbl with ejector and 1-line New York address. 5-shot fluted rebated cylinder. The frame is "COLT PATENT" marked with internal loading gate spring. The conversion ring and loading gate are marked externally with the assembly number "88". Only the earliest examples have these externally marked assembly numbers.1-piece walnut grips. Pinned RF hammer. The frame, straps, cylinder, & grips all have the matching SN. CONDITION: Overall fair-good. The metal finish has faded with the exception of the more secluded areas and the surfaces have scattered handling marks and dings. The grips retain traces of their original varnish with some scattered handling marks and dings. 1 of the pins is missing from the RF extension on the hammer. Good rifling with some mild wear, frosting and pits. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29281/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500
[ translate ]REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S# 98. This revolver is featured in the authors book "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols".on pgs 52 & 54. It is a type 1 that was originally manufactured as a cartridge gun not converted from an earlier percussion. It is fit with a 4.5" rd '62 bbl with ejector and 1-line New York address. 5-shot fluted rebated cylinder. The frame is "COLT PATENT" marked with internal loading gate spring. The conversion ring and loading gate are marked externally with the assembly number "88". Only the earliest examples have these externally marked assembly numbers.1-piece walnut grips. Pinned RF hammer. The frame, straps, cylinder, & grips all have the matching SN. CONDITION: Overall fair-good. The metal finish has faded with the exception of the more secluded areas and the surfaces have scattered handling marks and dings. The grips retain traces of their original varnish with some scattered handling marks and dings. 1 of the pins is missing from the RF extension on the hammer. Good rifling with some mild wear, frosting and pits. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29281/ZAL) ANTIQUE $1000-1500
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