Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Luce Center
Colt New Line 30 Caliber Revolver
Object Number:
1941.582
Date:
1874
Medium:
Wood, steel, brass
Dimensions:
barrel length: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Overall: 5 3/4 in. ( 14.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: barrel top: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT U.S.A."; left barrel: "COLT NEW 30"
stamped: buttstrap: "3051"
Description:
Wood, steel, and brass revolver; blued barrel and cylinder with casehardened frame; stamped marks on barrel and buttstrap.
Credit Line:
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
