Historical Artifacts

Colt New Line 32 Caliber Revolver, Second Model

Object Number: 
1941.584
Date: 
1880-1884
Medium: 
Steel, nickel, rubber
Dimensions: 
barrel length: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm ) Overall: 6 1/4 in. ( 15.9 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: top barrel: "COLTS'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT U.S.A."; left barrel: "COLT NEW 32" stamped: left frame: "32 CAL." stamped: grips: "COLT"
Description: 
Steel, nickel and rubber revolver; nickel plated steel frame, barrel, and cylinder; checkered rubber grips with Colt oval on shoulders; stamped marks on barrel, frame, and buttstrap.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group