Colt New Line 22 Revolver

Object Number: 
1941.581
Date: 
1873-1877
Medium: 
Wood, steel, brass, nickel
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/8 in. ( 13.7 cm ) Part (barrel): 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Marks: 
stamped: left barrel: "COLT NEW 22"; top barrel: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT U.S.A." stamped: buttstrap: "27262"; left frame: "22 CAL"
Description: 
Wood, steel, brass, and nickel revolver; nickel plated brass frame with blued steel barrel and cylinder; long cylinder flutes; stamped marks on frame, barrel, and buttstrap.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group