1883 mfr Antique COLT “NEW HOUSE” Model .38 CF ETCHED PANEL Revolver SCARCE With CUSTOM FITTED CASE

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1883 mfr Antique COLT “NEW HOUSE” Model .38 CF ETCHED PANEL Revolver SCARCE

With CUSTOM FITTED CASE

Here we present an antique Cased Colt 5-shot “New House” Model Revolver, made in 1883 in Hartford, Connecticut. Around 4,000 of these New House revolvers were produced between 1880 and 1886, with the serial numbers running concurrently with the New Line .32, .38 and .41 caliber pistols as well as the New Police revolvers. All of the New House model revolvers were made in the serial number range of 14,450 to 21,500.

In 1880 Colt introduced a new, upgraded version of its House (Cloverleaf) pattern revolver. The aptly named “New House” revolver was essentially an upsized version of the Colt New Line revolvers currently in production, with a larger frame and a larger grip with a square butt profile. Like the New Line revolvers, the New House series remained solid frame single action revolvers with spur triggers that were essentially intended for pocket carry. Unlike the New Line guns, the New House guns were only made in a single frame size, regardless of caliber. The majority of the revolvers were produced in .38 Colt, but they were also produced in .41 Colt, and a few were manufactured in .32 Colt, those being very rare.

The overall condition is fine. Original nickel and blue finish. The etched panel on the barrel remains clear. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The grips are in good condition. The fitted case is in good condition. There is a short, stable split on the lid and one of the dividers could use some attention but a nice addition to the revolver nonetheless.

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Barrel is 2-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .38 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2000
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