Colt New Line .22 Short

Make: Colt
Model: New Line
Caliber: .22 Short
Action: SA
Barrel: 2.5
Bore: Shiny
Serial # 42713
Condition: Good
Colt New Line .22 Revolver, made in 1876 in Hartford, Connecticut. The �New Line� was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt�s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884, with the .22 caliber being manufactured between 1873 and 1877 with a total of roughly 55,343 being manufactured. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one�s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger �Suicide Special� manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. The revolver features 7 shots of .22 rimfire. Of all the Colt �New Line� revolvers made, the .22 caliber was the only one featuring a 7 shot cylinder. All other calibers utilized a 5-shot cylinder. The patent dates are on the bottom of the barrel. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt. In its original patina with some finish wear. Please see photos. �Antique� No FFL Needed in most States,